Hundreds of passionate demonstrators took to the streets of Aberdeen and Edinburgh on Saturday, voicing their disapproval of U.S. President Donald Trump's five-day visit to Scotland. Amid calls of "politics of division," protestors waved signs like "FELON 47 NOT WELCOME HERE" and shared images linking Trump to controversial figures.
Gathering near the iconic William Wallace statue in central Aberdeen, activists – including Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie – rallied their diverse causes, from climate change and minority rights to raising awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Security has been ramped up to unprecedented levels, with a heavy police presence outside the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire. Authorities, ever mindful of last year’s assassination attempt on Trump, bolstered their operations by seeking support from other parts of Britain. Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond explained that ignoring recent events would be "inappropriate," as the operation becomes one of the most complex and challenging tasks for Scottish police in recent years.
Social media buzzed as the UK Stop Trump Coalition shared TikTok clips capturing the energy on the streets. Protest leader Kirsty Haigh from the Scotland Against Trump alliance noted that demonstrators from across Britain had united to oppose Trump’s visit, accusing him of using Scotland as a stage to cleanse his image. ⚡️✊
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