Overview
- Eric Trump, executive vice-president of the Trump Organization, met with Scottish First Minister John Swinney at Bute House for a 50-minute discussion on business and investment.
- The Trump Organization operates two major golf resorts in Scotland: Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire and Trump International in Aberdeenshire.
- Eric Trump described the meeting as warm and constructive, emphasizing that it was the first time the Trump Organization had been invited to Bute House.
- The Scottish Government confirmed the meeting focused on the Trump Organization's contributions to Scotland's economy, with no discussions on US or Scottish politics.
- Some critics, including Scottish Green co-leader Lorna Slater, questioned the appropriateness of the meeting, citing concerns over the Trump administration's environmental and political stances.