Former US President Donald Trump has weighed in on UK politics, urging Labour leader Keir Starmer to "focus on Scotland" during the general election campaign. Trump, who owns a golf resort in Aberdeen, made the comments in a statement that also highlighted his own business ties to the region.
The controversial ex-president suggested Starmer should pay more attention to Scotland, where the Labour Party is hoping to regain ground after years of SNP dominance. "Scotland is a great place with wonderful people," Trump said, adding, "They deserve real leadership."
Trump's intervention comes at a sensitive time in British politics, with all major parties campaigning hard ahead of the July 4th election. His Aberdeen International Golf Club has been a source of both investment and controversy in northeast Scotland.
Political analysts suggest Trump's comments may be an attempt to influence debate around Scottish affairs, where his resort has faced planning disputes and environmental concerns in the past. The Labour Party declined to comment directly on Trump's remarks, focusing instead on their campaign messaging about "rebuilding Britain".
As the election approaches, Starmer has been increasing his visits to Scotland, where polls suggest Labour could make significant gains. Whether Trump's unsolicited advice will have any impact remains to be seen, but it has certainly added an unexpected transatlantic dimension to the campaign.
