Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland was vandalized early on March 8, 2025, following the former president's controversial comments about Gaza. The incident happened overnight, with large letters reading "Gaza Is Not For Sale" painted across the golf course. Red paint was also sprayed on the exterior of the clubhouse. Additionally, holes were dug up across several greens, causing significant damage.
Palestine Action, a group that advocates for Palestinian rights, claimed responsibility for the vandalism. They stated their actions were a direct response to Trump's remarks about Gaza. They felt that Trump's comments treated Gaza as if it were his property. Their goal was to show that Trump's properties were "not safe from resistance." The group posted images of the vandalism and statements on social media to further spread their message.
Trump's comments included suggestions for "cleaning out" Gaza and plans to develop it into what he called the "Riviera of the Middle East." He had even shared an AI-generated video of a "Trump Gaza" resort. His threats towards Gazans included statements like, "If you hold hostages, you are dead." He also approved a significant delivery of bombs to Israel, which drew widespread criticism. The proposed plans have raised concerns about the potential forcible displacement of Palestinians.
The Turnberry resort, located in South Ayrshire, Scotland, covers 800 acres and features three golf courses. It has hosted four Open Championships and was ranked as the #3 golf course in Europe before the vandalism. The vandalism led to the temporary closure of the golf course as investigations were initiated.
Police Scotland reported receiving a call about the damage at 4:40 AM. They are currently investigating the incident and encouraging the public to share any information. As of now, no arrests have been made.
The Trump Organization called the vandalism a "juvenile and unlawful act." They stated that the incident would not affect their business operations and reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining the resort as a "national asset."
