7 Charged With Trump Turnberry Vandalism Accused of 'Terrorist Connection'
Summary
Seven people have been charged with damaging President Donald Trump’s golf resort in Scotland during a protest, with authorities saying the crime has a “terrorist connection.” The protest was linked to a group called Palestine Action, which has been labeled a terrorist organization in the UK and US.Key Facts
- The incident happened on March 8, 2025, at Trump Turnberry golf course in western Scotland.
- The protesters damaged turf, sprayed weedkiller, flooded areas by breaking sprinklers, and painted political messages related to Gaza and Palestine.
- The group Palestine Action is banned under UK terrorism laws since July 2025 and is also considered a terrorist group by the US.
- Seven individuals, including Kieran Robson and Uzma Bashir, face charges of criminal damage.
- The charges include an aggravation because of a claimed “terrorist connection.”
- A preliminary court hearing was postponed to October 2025.
- Previous convictions of Palestine Action members for a 2024 protest also cited a terrorism link, which some human rights groups criticized.
- A campaign group said these charges could lead to very long prison terms even without direct terrorism charges.
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