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Police Scotland requests extra officers from across UK to support upcoming Donald Trump visit

SCOTLAND, JUL 17 – President Trump will hold informal talks with UK leaders and work to refine the US-UK trade deal during his visit to his Scottish golf resorts, with up to 5,000 officers supporting security.

  • Police Scotland has requested up to 5,000 officers from across the UK to support President Donald Trump's visit in Scotland from July 25 to July 29, a source told Sky News.
  • Earlier, Police Scotland signaled planning stages for the visit prompted speculation about a presidential trip this month, and the visit is scheduled from July 25 to 29, with preparations underway.
  • On 17 July 2025, Mr Trump will visit his Scottish golf courses and meet Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and First Minister John Swinney for informal talks, the Scottish Government said.
  • A source said the security operation mirrors that after Queen Elizabeth II's death, while the White House has yet to publicly confirm details.
  • Upcoming talks with Sir Keir aim to tweak post-Brexit terms and he will return in September for his second state visit, as confirmed by the White House.
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Trump will visit Scotland, where his family has golf courses, and will talk trade with Starmer

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Sky News UK broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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