At a media event at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland on July 28,
2025, President Donald Trump struggled to be heard because of loud bagpipe music played nearby. The bagpiper was performing to mark U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s arrival, but the noise made it hard for reporters to hear Trump’s remarks.
The event was also marked by widespread protests across Scotland, where a large majority disapprove of Trump’s policies. Protesters criticised him over issues including the Epstein scandal and other controversies. Trump admitted to being “not in a good mood,” likely due to the backlash and ongoing controversies.
The awkwardness caused by the bagpipe noise, combined with public protests, highlighted the difficulties Trump faced during his Scotland visit.