Trump visit will not put policing in ‘detrimental position’, says Swinney
Policing in Scotland will not be “put in a detrimental position” because of the cost of Donald Trump’s visit, John Swinney has said. The US president is due to arrive in Scotland later this week and visit both his golf courses in the country, but concerns have been raised about the policing operation required. The last time Mr Trump visited Scotland – while he was no longer in office – substantial protests sprang up. He is expected to meet both Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Mr Swinney during his time in Scotland. All of Police Scotland’s liaison officers are expected to be required to handle protests during the visit and mutual aid has been requested from other forces.
