Trump ditches his MAGA cap for a ski hat to inspect his new Scottish golf course trends now Trump ditches his MAGA cap for a ski hat to inspect his new Scottish golf course: Drives a John Deere through the mud on new links in Aberdeen Trump landed in Scotland and viewed construction of a new golf course He was joined by his son Eric, a Trump Organization executive Trip comes amid E. Jean Carroll rape trial in Manhattan By Geoff Earle, Deputy U.S. Political Editor For Dailymail.com Published: 17:49 BST, 1 May 2023 | Updated: 17:52 BST, 1 May 2023 Viewcomments Former President Donald Trump bundled up in a coat and ski hat as he toured a new golf course in Scotland. He took the journey overseas even while writing that 'make America great again' was on his mind amid his 2024 reelection campaing. He got out of town in the midst of his ongoing rape trial, where lawyer Joe Tacopina cross examined accuser E. Jean Carroll after demanding a mistrial and citing 'unfair' rulings by the judge. Tacopina has not said whether Trump plans to appear to testify himself, in a trial that could conclude this week. Trump could be seen driving around what would be the second set of links at his Aberdeen golf course. It was a crisp day, with a high of 45 and a low of 37 Fahrenheit on Monday. Former President Donald Trump bundled up in a ski hat as he flew to Scotland to view construction of a new golf course Trump landed in Aberdeenshire and was greeted by Sarah Malone, executive vice-president of Trump International Golf Links Scotland. He was accompanied by his son Eric, a Trump Organization executive. He touted his trip on his Truth Social platform, sounded eager to get down to business after a stretch that also saw his former Vice President Mike Pence testify before a grand jury investigating his election overturn effort. In a few weeks, Trump plans to hold a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa, and important battleground for Republican candidates this year. Trump Sarah Malone, executive vice-president of Trump International Golf Links Scotland. Eric Trump is accompanying his father on the trip Trump is expected to travel to his Turnberry course on Tuesday Trump's trip came amid ongoing testimony in his rape trial. Trump has denied E. Jean Carroll's allegations and called it a 'hoax' 'Will be leaving for Scotland & Ireland soon in order to see and inspect my great properties there,' he wrote, before touting his overseas holdings as 'among the greatest in the world.' 'Will be meeting with many wonderful friends, and cutting a ribbon for a new and spectacular second course in Aberdeen. 'Very exciting despite the fact that it is 'make America great again' that is on my mind, in fact, America will be greater than ever before,' he wrote. His ribbon cutting at the Menie estate comes before a trip Tuesday to his Turnberry course. Trump's plan to build a village of 550 homes alongside the course drew furious local opposition and an effort by environmentalists to block it. Developments to the estate, called the Trump International Golf Links, is set to also include a town hall and a public square - and is being developed with the intention of being able to host international tournaments. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility