Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland vandalized by pro-Palestine group over Gaza stance
President Donald Trump’s highly acclaimed Turnberry golf resort in Scotland was the target of vandalism overnight Friday by pro-Palestine activists who left the property defaced with graffiti and damaged fairways. The incident was captured by drone footage, showcasing the clubhouse splattered with red paint and giant white letters reading “Gaza Is Not For Sale” painted on an area near a green.
The group responsible for the vandalism, Palestine Action, stated that their actions were a direct response to Trump’s controversial plans for Gaza, which could potentially displace millions of Palestinians. The group expressed their opposition to Trump’s proposal during a press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where he suggested the U.S. take over Gaza and transform it into the “Riviera of the Middle East.”
In their statement, Palestine Action emphasized that they wanted to send a clear message to Trump that even his own property was not immune to acts of resistance. The vandalism included graffiti reading “Free Gaza” and “Free Palestine” sprayed on the entrance wall, as well as damage to the lamp post at the resort’s entrance.
The Turnberry golf course and hotel, located in southwest Scotland, has three courses, including the signature Alisa Course named after the uninhibited volcanic island, Ailsa Craig. The resort has previously hosted four Open Championships and is highly regarded in the golfing world, consistently ranking among the top 10 golf courses globally.
Following the vandalism, the resort was forced to shut down, despite its recent ranking as the #3 golf course in Europe. It remains unclear which course was specifically targeted by the vandals. The Trump Organization, which operates the Turnberry resort along with Trump International Scotland in Aberdeen, has not yet commented on the incident.
Authorities in Scotland are currently investigating the vandalism, which also included holes dug into one of the fairways. The incident comes amidst a wave of pro-Palestinian activism, with a man waving a Palestinian flag climbing the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at London’s Palace of Westminster on the same day.
As investigations continue, the repercussions of the vandalism at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort highlight the ongoing tensions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the impact it has on global politics and business ventures.
