FM meeting with Eric Trump sends a terrible message
The First Minister’s decision to meet with Eric Trump is a bad call that sends a terrible message, says Scottish Green Co-leader Lorna Slater.
Ms Slater’s comments come as the Scottish Government confirmed the two men were meeting to discuss business.
Ms Slater said:
“This meeting is totally inappropriate. It is a bad call that sends a terrible message. When it comes to the Trumps, the line between business and politics has always been blurred.
“Eric Trump is not a normal businessman. He is a right-wing extremist that has peddled misinformation and conspiracy theories. He is a figurehead for an administration that is wrecking our planet while cozying up to Vladimir Putin and showing total contempt for human rights and democracy.
“Communities across Scotland have fought against Donald Trump and his destructive business practices for decades. The Scottish Greens will always support those communities and our natural environment."