Protests Erupt at Trump's Golf Resort in Scotland

Sat 8th Mar, 2025

In a dramatic demonstration, activists supporting Palestine targeted Donald Trump's golf resort in Turnberry, Scotland, marking a protest against the former U.S. president's controversial plans regarding the Gaza Strip. The incident unfolded at the luxurious facility located along the picturesque Firth of Clyde, which Trump purchased in 2014 for approximately $60 million.

The demonstrators vandalized the Turnberry Golf Club, applying large amounts of red paint to the clubhouse and scrawling the phrase "GAZA IS NOT 4SALE" in three-meter high letters on the green. The protest also extended to various asphalt areas within the resort, where the activists expressed their disdain for Trump using derogatory language and slogans such as "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine."

According to reports, the protest was organized by the group Palestine Action, which has voiced strong opposition to Trump's recent proposals concerning Gaza. The group's social media statements indicated that they aimed to draw attention to what they view as Trump's attempts to treat the Palestinian territory as a commodity. They emphasized that while Trump seeks to exert control over Gaza, his own properties are not beyond reach of protest.

The backdrop of this vandalism involves Trump's recent statements suggesting that Palestinians would not be granted the right to return to Gaza, a proposal that has sparked international backlash and condemnation. The activists made it clear that their actions were a direct response to what they perceive as Trump's colonial approach to Palestinian land.

As part of the protest, several holes on the golf courses were also dug up by the activists, further damaging the pristine grounds of the resort. The incident reflects the broader tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the ongoing discourse regarding land rights and sovereignty.

Trump's Turnberry Golf Club, established in 1906 and one of the premier golf destinations worldwide, has been a focal point of his business ventures. Following extensive renovations and rebranding, it has become synonymous with Trump's luxury real estate portfolio. However, the recent vandalism underscores the intersection of sport, politics, and activism in contemporary society.


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