Overview

• JD Vance’s four-putt during a round at Trump Turnberry was captured on video and quickly drew mocking commentary and wide social-media sharing.
• The vice president followed President Trump’s recent play at the same Trump Organization course, raising questions about the promotional optics of taxpayer-funded stays at Trump-owned properties.
• Vance is pursuing a blend of private holiday time with diplomatic engagements, including a fishing meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
• Police Scotland and other agencies have imposed road and airspace restrictions and deployed large motorcades and helicopters that locals say have disrupted daily routines.
• Organizers from the Stop Trump Coalition and residents have staged protests at Carnell Estates and nearby venues to voice frustration over security measures and perceived politicization of the trip.