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Shkruar nga PamfletiPresident Trump says immigration is killing Europe during his 4-day visit to Scotland, where he will also meet with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
United States President Donald Trump has begun a four-day visit to Scotland. After landing on Air Force One at Prestwick Airport shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Trump was greeted by the Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Warren Stephens.
"It's fantastic to be in Scotland," Trump told reporters at the airport, before heading to Turnberry, where he is expected to spend the weekend and play golf.
During his speech to reporters, Trump did not spare criticism of Europe on issues of energy and immigration.
"Stop the windmills. You're destroying your lands. I mean it, it's really sad," he said.
He claimed that illegal immigration is "an invasion" that is "killing Europe."
The presidential escort, accompanied by dozens of police vehicles and medical teams, entered the resort at around 9:30 PM, while several protesters were also seen along the way.
In his speech, Trump praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whom he will meet with on Monday.
"I like your prime minister. He's a little more liberal than I am, but he's a good man and he's done a good trade deal for Britain," he said, referring to a deal he said had been delayed for 12 years.
Trump also mentioned that he will also meet with the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, whom he called a "good man." Swinney has announced that he will represent Scotland's interests at this meeting and will discuss issues such as trade and American investment in the region.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has also confirmed through the social network X that she will hold a meeting with the US president on Sunday to discuss transatlantic trade relations.
After the weekend at Turnberry, Trump is expected to travel to Aberdeenshire to inaugurate a new golf course at his Menie estate. He said the project would not have been possible without the help of the late actor Sean Connery, whom he thanked for his support in getting the permits.
Trump's visit to Scotland is accompanied by strict security measures. The area around Turnberry is surrounded by a protective fence, checkpoints have been set up and several roads have been closed. Police forces have been increased with officers from other regions of Britain, through mutual assistance between law enforcement agencies. A large number of police vehicles have also been seen in Aberdeenshire, near the property in Menie.
Meanwhile, protests have also been announced in cities such as Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Prime Minister Swinney has called on protesters to express their views peacefully and legally.
The US president also dismissed the media's interest in the Epstein dossier and Ghislaine Maxwell's interview, saying that "this is not the time to talk about forgiveness" and that "the media is blowing this issue up for no reason."
His visit is seen as preparation for the state visit planned for September, where he will be officially welcomed by King Charles at Windsor Castle.
Trump has family ties to Scotland, as his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, was originally from the Outer Hebrides and moved to the US during the Great Depression. He has previously visited Scotland as president in 2018 and again in 2023.
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