Seven Activists Face Terrorism Connection Charge for Trump Golf Resort Vandalism

Seven activists from the protest group Palestine Action are set to appear in a Scottish court facing charges of malicious damage to former U.S. President Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort, with prosecutors alleging the vandalism had a "terrorist connection" that could lead to significantly harsher sentences if they are convicted. The defendants, who have not been charged with any terrorism offenses, are scheduled for a preliminary hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on Monday, August 31, 2026. The charges stem from an incident on March 8, 2025, when the activists allegedly broke into the luxury resort in South Ayrshire.