Eric Trump meets John Swinney amid trade tensions

Eric Trump met with Scottish First Minister John Swinney at Bute House to discuss the Trump Organization's golf interests in Scotland, particularly the investments in Trump Turnberry and Trump International in Aberdeenshire. Trump described the meeting as 'warm and friendly,' emphasizing that discussions focused solely on business and did not include political topics. Swinney welcomed the opportunity to discuss Scotland's investment potential and thanked Trump for the organization's ongoing commitment to the local economy. Critics, including Scottish Greens' co-leader Lorna Slater, condemned the meeting, arguing that it sends a negative message given Eric Trump's political associations. The meeting follows recent vandalism at Trump Turnberry by activists protesting U.S. foreign policy. This visit marks the first time a First Minister has invited a Trump family member to Bute House, a gesture that has sparked mixed reactions in Scottish political circles.