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Police Scotland to Seek Government Help with Donald Trump Visit Costs

SCOTLAND, JUL 10 – Police Scotland expects substantial costs and will seek financial support from Scottish and UK Governments for the US president's visit to his golf clubs, Deputy Chief Constable said.

  • Police Scotland is in early planning stages for a US presidential visit at month’s end, warning costs will be 'considerable' with no final date confirmed.
  • Because the US president's visit to his Aberdeenshire and Ayrshire golf courses requires substantial policing, likely involving units from elsewhere in the UK.
  • Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs said Police Scotland will discuss 'considerable' costs with Scottish and UK Governments in coming days.
  • Meanwhile, Police Scotland staff levels won't drop elsewhere; federation warns of resource shortages; mutual aid from other UK forces may be needed.
  • In the coming week, funding talks between Scottish and UK Governments will shape future state visit planning, with First Minister John Swinney briefed on security preparations.
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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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