Former U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Scotland, where he is opening a new golf course and touring his resorts, has reignited longstanding local opposition and political controversy.
The trip, which also highlights Trump's personal ties to Scotland through his mother, is being met with widespread protests and demonstrations in cities like Aberdeen and Edinburgh. The visit has placed significant strain on Scottish police resources, with thousands of officers redeployed and the police union threatening legal action over alleged breaches of workforce agreements and health and safety standards. Political leaders are divided over how to receive Trump, with some calling for a warm welcome and others voicing strong opposition.
The security operation for the visit is described as one of the largest since the Queen's funeral, underscoring the scale and contentiousness of Trump's presence in Scotland.
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