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President Trump arrived in Scotland Friday with a fiery warning to Europe: or lose your nations to immigration chaos. Slamming illegal border crossings as an “invasion” that’s “killing Europe,” Trump demanded EU leaders crack down on mass migration. He also tore into their energy policies, calling wind turbines “disasters” that “ruin landscapes” and “slaughter birds”.
The president landed at Prestwick Airport, where crowds gathered outside his luxury golf resorts. Protests are planned Saturday in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, with critics targeting Turnberry—where Trump plans to open a course honoring his Scottish-born mother, Mary Anne Trump. Stop Trump Coalition activists vow to disrupt his visit, but supporters say the backlash only boosts his tough agenda.
Trump’s trade negotiations dominated the trip’s agenda. He told reporters a U.S.-EU deal has only “50-50” odds, demanding Europe lower tariffs currently crushing American exports. “They’re at 30 percent now—way too high,” Trump said, warning the bloc would face retaliatory measures without concessions. He compared the talks to earlier success with Japan, where deadlines spurred a last-minute agreement.
Stateside industries remain wary about steel tariffs the U.S. imposed on allies, including Britain. Trump said he has “not a lot” of room for tariff relief tied to the U.K.’s digital taxes, fearing a domino effect across other countries. He planned to “fine-tune” existing trade framework with UK Labour leader Keir Starmer during meetings at his Aberdeen resort.
The president’s anti-windmill crusade drew fire from green groups, but garnered cheers from conservatives who blame renewables for energy crises. “Europe’s beautiful valleys are contaminated by these monstrosities,” Trump declared, doubling down on fossil fuel-friendly policies. His broadside against green energy mirrors long-standing GOP skepticism toward climate policies.
Protesters near Turnberry’s new course claim Trump’s visit boosts xenophobia. Yet supporters argue his timetable shows how vital border control is to global security. “Only Trump tells it like it is,” one fan remarked, echoing sentiments from base voters fed up with open-border policies.
The trip blends diplomatic work with personal legacy. Trump hopes the Mary Anne MacLeod course reinforces his Scottish heritage while pushing free-market trade ideals. Skeptics question whether the EU will bend, given Trump has historically leveraged trade wars to extract concessions.
As protests erupt, Trump remains unapologetic. His blunt warnings to Europe—and refusal to backtrack on tariffs or migration policies—show a leader unswayed by diplomatic niceties. For conservatives, it’s classic Trump: putting America first while calling out global elites.
