Funding Golf Tournament Was Not Attempt to ‘Butter up’ Trump, Says Swinney

Funding golf tournament was not attempt to butter up Donald Trump, says John Swinney

SCOTTISH Government funding for a golf tournament at Donald Trump’s Aberdeenshire course was not an attempt to “butter up” the US president,…

John Swinney's Unexpected Flip-Flop: Cozying up with Donald Trump - Real News Now

John Swinney, the Scottish First Minister, recently interacted with Donald Trump, former U.S. President, during Trump’s visit to Scotland. The visit apparently concluded on a warm note, with Trump labeling Swinney as a ‘very special guy’. This odd revelation of camaraderie came after the two prominent personalities attended a high-end event. Notably, Trump was in Scotland to inaugurate his new Aberdeenshire golf course. Aside from his previously…

John Swinney defends funding Donald Trump golf course tournament and denies 'buttering him up'

Mr Swinney said he had “courteous” talks with Mr Trump but insisted tournament cash was not an attempt to 'butter up' the US President.

Funding golf tournament was not attempt to ‘butter up’ Trump, says Swinney

The First Minister held his first face-to-face talks with the US president.