Time to bring Trump’s golf courses into public control
The Scottish Greens have called for the Scottish and UK governments to work together to seize Donald Trump’s assets in Scotland, following the publication of income for his golf courses.
Reports published today show Trump Turnberry on the Ayrshire coast generated £23,640,577 and Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire recorded an income of £6,738,799.
The party has also called for the Scottish Government to use the full powers of devolution to make Trump come clean on his finances through an Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO).
A recent New York civil fraud found that his assets had been falsely inflated, including his Aberdeen golf course.
Maggie Chapman MSP said:
“Donald Trump is a dangerous thug whose presidency has brought brutality for people in the US and illegal, immoral wars abroad.
“Scotland should not allow war criminals or fascists to profit from our land or our people. Donald Trump has brought nothing but chaos, division and danger, and there is no place here for him to enrich himself.
“Would we accept Vladimir Putin building a business empire in Scotland? If not, why should Trump be any different?
“His companies have made millions by exploiting Scotland’s iconic landscapes, world-renowned tourism and the hard work of people across the country. Bringing these assets into public ownership would ensure every penny they generate benefits the people of Scotland.”