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Trump Has Not Stopped Making News Since Getting To Scotland. Here's 9 Things We've Learned So Far
Donald Trump is on day three of his four day visit to Scotland – and clearly in the mood to make some waves. Here primarily for nothing other than a golfing holiday at his two Scottish resorts in South Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire, Trump has also squeezed in several visits with international leaders. He has already sat down with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and UK prime minister Keir Starmer. A separate chat with Scotland's first minister John Swinney is scheduled for this evening. While Stop Trump Coalition protesters have been campaigned against his arrival outside the US consulate in Edinburgh, the president has been making major statements on both domestic and international politics from his Turnberry gold course. Here's everything that has happened through his visit so far: 1. He changed the 50-day deadline for Putin Trump declared he was 'disappointed' with Vladimir Putin's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, especially after giving him 50 days to end the war – or face secondary sanctions. So Trump said he was to cut that time down to 10 or 12 days, adding: 'There's no reason in waiting. I want to be generous but we just don't see any progress being made.' 2. He disagreed with Israel over Gaza Trump distanced himself from his ally Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's claim that there is 'no starvation in Gaza'. He said the situation in the Palestinian territory is 'terrible' and that 'we have to get the kids fed'. He also suggested setting up food centre in Gaza with 'no boundaries'. Trump said Gaza is one of the main reasons for their meeting and that a ceasefire is very much possible. 3. Trump insisted he did not visit Epstein's island Trump claimed he 'never went' to the island owned by the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, also known as Little Saint James, where many of the alleged offences took place. The US president has been facing major backlash in the States, particularly with his MAGA base, recently. It comes his administration announced it would not be releasing any further files on the former financier, who was friends with Trump for over a decade. But Trump told reporters today: 'I did turn it down but a lot of people in Palm Beach were invited to his island. In one of my very good moments, I turned it down. I didn't want to go to his island.' He also claimed: 'For years I wouldn't talk to Jeffery Epstein. I wouldn't talk because he did something that was inappropriate. 'He hired help and I said don't ever do that again. He's stolen people that work for me, I said don't ever do that again. He did it again and I threw him out of the place. I threw him out and that was it.' 4. He weighed in on the small boats crisis When asked how the UK should deal with the migrants who arrive on British shores illegally, he spoke about the US immigration policy and said no one had come into the country illegally in the last month. 'If you're stopping immigration and stopping the wrong people, my hats are off to you,' Trump said. He added that he knows 'nothing about the boats' but he welcomed Starmer's strong opposition to it. 'Anyone here illegally should not be allowed in,' he said. 5. The president casually claimed he's stopped six wars The US president alleged to have stopped six wars since he was sworn into the Oval Office in January, adding: 'I'm averaging around a war a month.' He referred to India and Pakistan, and Congo and Rwanda. It's not clear which other conflicts he is referring to, especially as the Ukraine war and the Israel-Gaza crisis are both ongoing. 6. Trump attacked Sadiq Khan 'I am not a fan of the London mayor [Sadiq Khan]. I think he has done a terrible job. He's a nasty person,' Trump said. Starmer tried to defuse the tension, cutting in: 'He's a friend of mine actually!' But Trump continued: 'No I think he's done a terrible job.' 7. Trump said he liked Nigel Farage Asked for his response on the UK's 'divided' world and Reform UK Nigel Farage, Trump said: 'I like this man [Starmer] a lot and I like Nigel. He said one is 'slightly liberal' and the other 'slightly conservative', but they are both 'good men'. 'Nigel is a friend of mine and Keir is a friend of mine,' he said. Trump was clearly overlooking the major tensions between the two political figures who tend to disagree on almost all subjects. 8. Trump resumed his usual attacks on wind power The US president tore into Scotland's offshore wind turbines, calling the 'ugly' – while also praising the UK government's plans to build three nuclear reactors, calling nuclear power 'safe'. But he claimed the UK could get oil and gas out of the North Sea instead, which he claimed would be cheaper – and less ugly. 'Wind is the the most expensive form of energy and it destroys the beauty of your fields and your plains,' Trump claimed. 9. The US has struck a deal with EU Oh and, before meeting Starmer, Trump also struck a major trade agreement. On Sunday, Trump and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced a trade deal with 15% tariffs – half of what he initially threatened – on most goods going into the States from the trade bloc. In exchange, the EU will have to invest in US energy products – which will prevent a potential trade war between the two allies. The UK's trade deal secured a 10% tariff in May, but many European allies suggested it was a bad agreement so are unlikely to be happy with this one. There's already been some backlash from France, Germany and Ireland over the deal. Asked by reporters why the US gave a better deal to the UK than the EU, he said: 'We have a very special relationship with this country.' He said his mother was born there and that it 'always has an impact' and says he 'wants to see this part of the world to do well'. Related... All Eyes On Starmer After Macron Confirms France Will Recognise Palestine State 'Shames Us All': Keir Starmer Is Now Facing Pressure Across Political Spectrum To Act On Gaza How Starmer Told His Cabinet To Stop Beating Themselves Up – Then Cracked The Whip On Rebel MPs
Telegraph
12-06-2025
- Telegraph
The top US states for a golfing holiday
Home to more than 40 per cent of the world's golf courses, if you're looking to hit that hallowed hole-in-one, there's no better place than America. Challenging fairways, sensational vistas and the chance to tread the same turf as the greatest golfers in history, the US golf scene is unbeatable. Check out these states for your next golfing holiday. Florida Soaked in sunshine and with more courses than any other state, it's easy to see why Florida is one of the most popular golfing destinations in America. It's home to big hitters like TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, which hosts The Players Championship. In Orlando, the ChampionsGate Country Club and its 18-hole International Course, designed by Greg Norman, is a popular choice, not least because it's a 15-minute drive from Walt Disney World. The sweeping shores of the Gulf Coast are equally blessed, particularly in Naples, which has almost a hundred courses. Don't miss a round or two at Tiburón Golf Club, which has two 18-hole championship courses, Black and Gold. While you're there… Visit the Everglades National Park and come nose to snout or beak with alligators, pink-hued roseate spoonbills and American bald eagles. California The Hollywood of America's golfing scene, California, has a star-studded appeal. One of the most scenic courses is Pebble Beach Golf Links on the Monterey Peninsula. It's regularly ranked as one of the world's best, thanks to the incredible ocean views from every hole. The clifftop location of Torrey Pines in San Diego is another favourite of golf fans, not least because it was where Tiger Woods had his heroic US Open win in 2008. It's also a swing away from nature reserves, beaches and the San Diego Zoo. Palm Springs is renowned for its golfing scene. PGA WEST has nine courses, including the Pete Dye-designed TPC Stadium Course, which has dramatic bunkers and the notorious 'Alcatraz' island green. While you're there... Go wine tasting in Napa Valley. Hire a bike or hop aboard the Napa Valley Wine Trolley to taste your way around California's greatest wineries. Arizona Cavernous canyons, rugged red rocks, giant saguaro cacti … the courses in Arizona have a Wild West vibe. One of the most popular is TPC Scottsdale, famous for the Stadium Course, which has the 'Coliseum', a grandstand with a bird's-eye view of the 16th hole. Alternatively, you can tee off at Troon North Golf Club in the Sonoran Desert near Scottsdale, where the rolling fairways run through the ravines and granite boulders of Pinnacle Peak. And don't miss SunRidge Canyon, which snakes through canyons and ridges with views that'll make you miss your shot as you soak it all in. While you're there… Visit the Grand Canyon. Hike one of the many trails of the South Rim or take the Desert View Drive at sunset, a scenic 25-mile stretch from Grand Canyon Village. North Carolina With blue-tinged mountains, Gilded Age mansions and stacks of Southern charm, it's easy to see why North Carolina attracts the more discerning golfer. Top of the league is Pinehurst Resort in Sandhills, which has 10 courses, including Pinehurst No. 2, the Donald Ross-designed course, which has hosted the most single-course championships than any other course in America. Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte is another classic course, which hosted the PGA Championship 2025 in May. Famous for its terrifying final three holes, which members call the Green Mile, it sent Masters champion Rory McIlroy home early this year. Luckily for Rory, there's plenty to do in the state, from the Biltmore Estate in Asheville to the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks. While you're there… Hit the Blue Ridge Parkway, hailed as 'America's favourite drive'. Stop off for a hike along the Appalachian Trail or go wine-tasting in Hendersonville wine country. Wisconsin From the Ryder Cup to the US Open, Wisconsin is a magnet for big-name golf tournaments. Golfers from all around the world come to pay homage at Brown Deer Park, Milwaukee, where Tiger Woods made his professional debut. Another historic course is Whistling Straits in Sheboygan, which was the first public course in a generation to host the Ryder Cup. Designed by Pete Dye, this challenging course overlooking Lake Michigan also held the PGA Championship three times and the US Senior Open. Beyond the greens, Wisconsin has plenty to offer, from historic state parks and the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail to an extensive craft brewery scene. While you're there... check out the Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The all-American motorcycle brand is an icon of Wisconsin and a must-visit for Hog fans.
