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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Archie Mitchell

Trump says James Bond star helped to get golf course approved

  • Donald Trump opened a new golf course in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, thanking the late Sir Sean Connery for his alleged support in its approval.
  • Trump performed a lacklustre impression of Sir Sean Connery's accent while addressing guests at the Scottish resort.
  • Doubts were raised regarding the veracity of Trump's claims about Sir Sean Connery's direct influence on the golf course's planning permission.
  • Trump met with Scottish First Minister John Swinney, who raised the plight of Gazans and pleaded for more support for those suffering from malnourishment.
  • Trump also met with Sir Keir Starmer and commented on the Gaza conflict, expressing concern for starving children and suggesting Benjamin Netanyahu might need to change his tactics.

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