PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report

The charges stem from seven Palestine Action activists paint-spraying the Scottish resort to protest against the US president’s stance on Gaza.Published On 28 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Palestine Action activists accused of vandalising a Scottish golf course owned by United States President Donald Trump have been accused of “terrorism” offences, according to reports.The potential use of “terror-scale” sentencing was reported by The Guardian and The New York Times on Friday. The seven activists, who spray-painted messages in support of Gaza and dug up turf at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Ayrshire last year, have been charged with malicious damage “having a terrorist connection,” the newspapers reported.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Why a Christian group is suing the Dutch government for West Bank trade banlist 2 of 3UNRWA chief condemns Israeli seizure of East Jerusalem training centrelist 3 of 3Burnham’s expected UK ban on Israeli settlement goods draws broad supportend of listAn initial hearing on the cases is due to open at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, August 31.The charges stem from a March 8, 2025 protest targeting the resort over Trump’s stance on Gaza. Act...