As the 47th President touched down in the Highlands, I shared my thoughts on GB News. The bottom line? Scotland needs this visit to go well. Trump holds real leverage over key Scottish industries—£1 billion in whisky exports, £627 million in screen industry value, and nearly 11,000 jobs all hang in the balance. But First Minister John Swinney is playing to the peanut gallery, risking our national interest.
I’ve laid out my full perspective in the article linked below, where I explore the wider context behind my views in greater depth.
Hold Your Nose, Swinney—When Statesmanship Means Shaking the Devil’s Hand
Donald Trump begins a five-day visit to Scotland this week, declaring in advance that he was “looking forward” to meeting First Minister John Swinney. The U.S. President also found time to boast that his Turnberry golf resort is “the number one course in the world,” where he will host dinner with His Majesty’s Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, before headin…
Dean M Thomson is currently a lecturer with Beijing Normal - Baptist University (BNBU), formerly known as Beijing Normal - Hong Kong Baptist University, United International College (UIC).
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