‘There are cameras everywhere’
Mr Trump’s company operates two golf courses in Scotland, Turnberry in Ayrshire and Trump International in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire.
Christopher Carman, professor of politics at Glasgow University, says it is “not surprising” that Mr Yousaf would make the suggestion for Trump to be barred.
He adds: “He (Trump) has been consistent in downplaying the notion that he would attend the inauguration.
“It wouldn’t surprise anybody if he finds a way not to attend the inauguration.
“I’m not sure why he would come to Scotland versus, say, go to Florida.
“It’s out of the country and maybe he feels like he’d be more isolated from the US media but I’ve been to Turnberry when Trump has been there and you’re not isolated from the media, there are cameras everywhere, so I don’t think that would protect him that much.”
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