Trump and Starmer Meet at Scottish Golf Course Amid Global Tensions
EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to meet British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland on Monday. This meeting coincides with Starmer’s visit to another Trump property in Aberdeen, underlining the significance Trump places on his golf ventures in fostering U.S.-U.K. relations.
While Trump has previously touted Turnberry as a boon for diplomacy, Starmer intends to focus discussions on urgent global issues. He plans to press Trump on increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza amid ongoing conflict with Hamas, a topic Trump has been dismissive of, expressing frustration over not receiving credit for past humanitarian efforts. The British leader faces pressure from Labour lawmakers to recognize a Palestinian state, which the U.S. and Israel oppose.
The agenda will also cover trade and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, where both leaders may find common ground. Starmer has been cooperative with Trump on trade frameworks, recently celebrating a deal that alleviates tariffs on certain British goods. As Trump promotes his new Aberdeen course, protests against his visit illustrate the divided sentiment surrounding his presence in Scotland.
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