Trump Tells Europe to "Stop the Windmills" as Protests Greet Him in Scotland
So here’s what’s been going on lately with Donald Trump — and it’s a mix of golf, global politics, protests, and, yes, windmills. Over the weekend, President Trump made headlines again, this time from his golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, where instead of meeting the press, he opted to play a round of golf. While he was hitting the greens, though, tensions were hitting their peak off the course — both in the streets of Scotland and in the corridors of international diplomacy.
Trump used his time in Scotland not just for leisure, but also to send a very blunt message to Europe: “Stop the windmills.” He slammed European leaders for their use of wind energy, calling the turbines an eyesore that are “ruining your beautiful fields and valleys and killing your birds.” It was the kind of statement only Trump could make — dismissing renewable energy while gearing up for major trade talks with the European Union and the UK.
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And immigration? Trump didn’t hold back there either. He warned Europe that unless they “get their act together,” there might not be a Europe left, referring to rising migration figures and what he sees as failed border policies. All this rhetoric came right before a high-stakes meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, where trade tensions were already brewing and 20 so-called “sticking points” were still unresolved. When asked what those were? Trump just shrugged it off and said, “I don’t want to tell you.”
Meanwhile, the scene in Scotland was anything but quiet. Protesters took to the streets in Edinburgh and other cities to voice their anger over Trump’s visit. Hundreds gathered near the U.S. Consulate, carrying signs like “We don’t negotiate with fascists” and “Stop Trump. Migrants welcome.” There were anti-war groups, climate activists, pro-Ukraine demonstrators — all united in what organizers called a “carnival of resistance.” Even dogs had signs. Seriously.
Despite the backlash, Trump’s family trip continued. He’s also visiting his other golf course in Aberdeen to open a brand-new second course, all while talking trade with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The irony? Public money from Scotland is being used to support a major golf tournament at Trump’s course next month. That’s drawn even more criticism from Scottish lawmakers who say Trump’s politics and presence are unwelcome, no matter his mother’s Scottish roots.
As Trump continues to blend business, diplomacy, and controversy on foreign soil, it’s clear that whether it’s windmills, immigration, or golf, the world is still watching — and reacting — loudly.
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