Activists spray anti-Trump slogans and damage property in response to US administration’s stance on Gaza.
Protesters vandalized Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, condemning his Gaza plan. Overnight on Saturday, activists sprayed “GAZA IS NOT 4 SALE” in large white letters across the lawn. They also damaged the greens and splattered red paint over the clubhouse. Early in the morning, Police Scotland received a report of the Turnberry vandalism and launched an investigation. The Trump resort protest quickly gained global attention, fueling Gaza plan outrage.
Meanwhile, the activist group Palestine Action claimed responsibility. They said the Trump resort protest was a direct response to the US administration’s stance on Gaza. Recently, Trump suggested turning the war-torn region into a luxury seaside resort. He also proposed relocating Palestinians to Egypt or Jordan. As a result, critics accused him of promoting ethnic cleansing, leading to global Gaza plan outrage.
Furthermore, an AI-generated video Trump shared online last week fueled even more controversy. The video depicted a rebuilt Gaza as a high-end resort carrying his brand name. Notably, one scene showed Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lounging by a pool, sipping cocktails. Consequently, Palestine Action declared that their protest was meant to send a strong message: if Trump sees Gaza as his property, his own properties are not off-limits.
Trump’s Turnberry resort, located in southwest Scotland, is one of two he owns in the country. Despite the protest, a spokesperson for the resort dismissed it as a “childish, criminal act.” Moreover, they reassured that business would not be affected, emphasizing that Turnberry remains a world-class golfing destination.
Ultimately, this incident reflects the growing global backlash against Trump’s policies on Gaza. Critics argue that his approach ignores Palestinian rights and increases regional instability. At the same time, activists continue using direct action to challenge what they see as imperialist policies. As investigations proceed, this event highlights the deep divisions over US foreign policy and the future of Gaza.
