July 25, 2025

State Department silent on Scotland protests during presidential visit

Coalition readies demos around PM meeting in Edinburgh

On July 25, 2025, the Stop Trump Coalition announced plans for up to 5,000 protesters to demonstrate during former President Donald Trump’s private Scotland visit and his informal July 28 meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Edinburgh. Organizers will stage rallies outside Holyrood and Bute House, focusing on immigration and climate policy. Police set up security perimeters as transport disruptions loom in the city center.

Stop Trump Coalition plans 5,000 protesters for July 28, 2025 meeting

Trump visiting Scotland privately and meeting UK PM Keir Starmer in Edinburgh

Rallies planned outside Holyrood and Bute House focusing on immigration and climate

Police setting up security perimeters with expected transport disruptions

Protests spotlight Trump environmental record and Starmer stance on issues

Road closures expected around Holyrood on July 28

Grassroots coalitions mobilizing thousands to influence high-level meeting

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Donald Trump

Donald Trump

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Keir Starmer

UK Prime Minister

What You Can Do

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Learn protest guidelines and rights for peaceful demonstration

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Plan alternate commute routes around Holyrood on July 28

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Join permitted rally near Bute House to voice policy concerns

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Host virtual town hall on immigration policy during protests

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Contact MPs with views on Trump-Starmer meeting topics

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Follow updates from Stop Trump Coalition for rally locations