Trump’s visit to Scotland will cost millions of dollars, report says

WorldPolitics
26 Jul 2025 • 11:51 AM MYT
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  • Donald Trump's five-day golf trip to Scotland is estimated to cost US taxpayers nearly $10 million.
  • The visit, officially designated as a 'work trip,' includes stops at his golf courses and the opening of a new course near Aberdeen.
  • Estimated expenses cover Secret Service overtime, the operating costs of Air Force One and Marine One, and the transportation of vehicles.
  • Trump is also scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Scotland's First Minister John Swinney.
  • The trip is expected to incur substantial costs for Scottish taxpayers due to a major police operation and anticipated protests.

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