Donald Trump UK visit LIVE: President immediately slams immigration 'invasion' chaos

Donald Trump’s luxury Scottish golf resort has been likened to an “American prison” after the former US president arrived in Ayrshire for a weekend of golf ahead of his trip to Aberdeen next week.

The Turnberry resort, which Mr Trump owns, has been fortified with towering fences and what have been described as “sniper towers,” as police prepare for protests expected during his visit.

Campaign groups have promised a “festival of resistance” over the coming days, targeting the president’s stance on issues such as climate change and the Israel-Palestine conflict.

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A Wall Street Journal journalist was removed from Donald Trump's press pool ahead of his weekend visit to Scotland, in what is being seen as retaliation for a recent article linking the US president to Jeffrey Epstein.

The newspaper had published claims that Trump once sent Epstein a 50th birthday letter featuring a drawing of a naked woman. The president responded by filing a $10bn lawsuit against the publication.

The reporter removed, Tarini Parti, was not involved in writing the article. However, her exclusion from the press pool marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Trump and the media.

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Donald Trump brushed off a question about Ghislaine Maxwell during his UK visit, quickly pivoting to take aim at former president Bill Clinton.

Asked by a reporter, “What are you hoping Blanche gets out of Ghislaine Maxwell?”, the US president responded: “I haven't really been following it. If you going to talk about that, talk about Clinton… don’t talk about Trump.”

Footage uploaded by The Times shows how crowds gathered to witness Trump's arrival.

At the centre of Donald Trump’s visit to the UK is a trade agreement already in effect — but still facing several thorny issues, reports Straight Arrow News.

The deal, which came into force on June 30, includes a 10% baseline tariff on British goods exported to the United States. It also sets specific quotas and exemptions for UK auto parts and aerospace equipment.

However, some parts of the agreement remain in the “commitment” phase. Among them is a pledge to scrap the 25% tariff on British steel and aluminium — tariffs that were introduced under the condition that steel exports must be “melted and poured” in the UK and not originate from China.

Another contentious issue is the UK’s digital services tax, which applies to tech giants even if they are not headquartered in Britain. The Trump administration is pushing for that tax to be removed entirely.

A protest group running the website stoptrump.org.uk has called for multiple protests in Scotland.

The stated aim of the group according to its website is to "Stop Trump Coalition is a group of campaigners across the UK determined to resist Trump and Trumpism. Our political elite is failing abjectly to provide opposition or an alternative – so it’s up to all of us."

Donald Trump has described his planned talks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Scotland as a “celebration”, insisting there is “nothing” left to resolve in the UK-US deal.

Speaking to reporters at Prestwick Airport earlier, the US president was asked to clarify what needed to be worked out during the visit, which coincides with trips to several of his golf clubs in the country.

“Can you explain,” a reporter asked, “what is missing in the UK deal that you have to work out?”

Trump replied: “Nothing. I think it’s more of a celebration than a workout. It’s a great deal for both, and we’re going to have a meeting on other things, other than the deal. The deal is concluded.”

Footage from Rapid Response 47 - the President's official X account of the White House shows how onlookers gathered to see him land in Scotland.

The Trump motorcade left Prestwick Airport and has driven along the A77 in Maybole, South Ayrshire with full security detail.

He arrived at his Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire, escorted by a motorcade of more than two dozen vehicles.

The US president’s convoy entered the grounds at around 9:30pm, accompanied by Police Scotland vehicles and ambulance crews forming a tight security presence.

As Trump’s vehicle made its way through the entrance, it passed a small group of protestors who had gathered to voice their opposition during the president’s visit.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come under fire for “taking liberties” with Sir Keir Starmer after announcing plans to travel to Scotland to meet President Donald Trump — despite not being officially invited.

Mrs von der Leyen confirmed the surprise meeting in a social media post, claiming she and Mr Trump had a “good call” and would soon meet “to discuss transatlantic trade relations, and how we can keep them strong”.

The meeting, which appears to have been hastily arranged, is expected to focus on efforts to secure a trade deal between the United States and the European Union — America’s largest trading partner and the world’s biggest trading bloc.

Talks between Brussels and Washington have been on shaky ground in recent weeks, with negotiations reportedly swinging back and forth, much to the frustration of EU officials.

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Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to European nations over illegal migration, urging leaders to “get your act together” or risk losing control of the continent.

Speaking to reporters at Prestwick Airport in Scotland, the US president did not hold back, describing illegal migration as an “invasion” that is “killing Europe”.

“I mean, there’s a couple of things I could say, but on immigration, you’d better get your act together or you’re not going to have Europe anymore,” Trump said.

He claimed that under his leadership the United States had brought illegal crossings to a halt. “Last month, we (the United States) had nobody entering our country. Nobody. Shut it down. And we took out a lot of bad people that got there with (former US president Joe) Biden,” he said.

“Biden was a total stiff, and what he allowed to happen…. but you’re allowing it to happen to your countries, and you’ve got to stop this horrible invasion that’s happening to Europe; many countries in Europe.”

Trump praised some unnamed European leaders for their handling of the crisis, adding: “Some people, some leaders, have not let it happen, and they’re not getting the proper credit they should. I could name them to you right now, but I’m not going to embarrass the other ones.”

He concluded: “But stop: this immigration is killing Europe.”