Donald Trump's casual visit to Scotland, which was initially expected to bring good news, turned tense after the US President issued a harsh statement on the European immigration issue.
Trump described the influx of illegal immigrants as a "horrific" invasion and warned that Europe could "disappear" if the matter is not addressed immediately.
The statement was made as anti-immigrant sentiment has once again peaked in the UK following a sexual assault case involving an asylum seeker who was accused of molesting a teenage girl.
The incident sparked a series of demonstrations in Essex and tensions on social media, forcing authorities to set up an elite police unit to monitor potential riots ahead of the summer.
Although the visit was described as a personal business trip, Trump is also scheduled to meet British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish First Minister John Swinney on Monday, indicating that there is a larger political agenda behind his presence.
Adding to the significance of the visit, the US and Britain also announced the success of signing a new trade agreement. Trump described it as a “full and comprehensive” agreement that would strengthen the bilateral relationship for years to come.
Starmer insisted he would act in the national interest to ensure security and reform for the UK. The two leaders are expected to discuss the agreement in more detail in the near future.
