🏌️Trump mixes state diplomacy with personal golf business in Scotland
Ethics & Government Accountability
Foreign Policy
President Trump's visit to Scotland on July 26, 2025, combines diplomatic meetings with PM Keir Starmer and personal golf outings. The trip highlights the blurred lines between official duties and personal interests, raising ethical concerns. Trump's use of his golf resorts for diplomatic events has sparked criticism and questions about the appropriateness of mixing state visits with private business promotions.
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Why This Matters
Your tax dollars fund presidential golf:
Trump's frequent visits to his golf properties cost taxpayers millions in security and travel expenses.
Ethics in diplomacy:
Mixing official duties with personal business raises conflicts of interest and undermines public trust in diplomatic efforts.
Global perception at risk:
Foreign leaders may perceive U.S. diplomacy as transactional, affecting international relations and cooperation.
Demand transparency:
Contact the White House at (202) 456-1111 to urge clear separation of personal and official activities.
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Trump's Scotland trip cost taxpayers $_____ million while he earned $_____ million from Scottish properties since 2017, making it the _____ presidential visit to his courses.
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Which world leaders did Trump meet with during his Scotland trip?
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How much has Trump earned from his Scottish properties since 2017?
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What was the estimated taxpayer cost for Trump's Scotland trip?
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What major golf tournament does Trump want held at his Turnberry course?
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Why does Trump have personal connections to Scotland?
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How should Congress address presidents using official trips to promote personal businesses?
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What ethical problems arise when presidents conduct diplomacy at their own properties?
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Trump opened a new golf course during his presidential visit to Scotland.
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