Trump Uses Armored Golf Buggy Amid Scottish Protests, Heightened Security

During President Donald Trump's 2025 visit to Scotland, his security detail introduced a heavily armored golf cart, unofficially named "Golf Force One," that closely trailed him while he played at the Trump Turnberry golf course. The cart resembles the presidential limousine "The Beast" in its armored features, including bulletproof panels, an armored windshield, tinted windows, and reinforced side doors, likely designed for defensive purposes and rapid escape if needed. Security experts confirmed the cart's armor plating, noting its design balances protection with the need to avoid damaging the golf course's greens. This heightened security measure follows two assassination attempts on Trump in 2024, including one at a golf course in Florida. Despite riding a standard white golf cart himself, the imposing black armored buggy was always nearby, supported by a significant Secret Service presence including snipers and checkpoints throughout the visit. The president's trip also sparked protests across the UK, reflecting public dissent over his policies and presence, while the Secret Service maintained operational secrecy about the specifics of their protective techniques.