Donald Trump calls John Swinney 'terrific guy' who 'loves golf' as they discuss whisky tariffs

John Swinney’s unlikely friendship with Donald Trump was forged over a dinner of langoustine and beef at the President’s golf club in Balmedie.

The pair sat next to each other and the SNP leader used the opportunity to charm and flatter the leader of the free world.

They exchanged anecdotes about the late Sir Sean Connery and Swinney gently lobbied to exempt the whisky industry from crippling tariffs.

Keir Starmer had left the dinner early and Swinney ended up getting two hours face time at the private event - more than the Prime Minister.

Swinney was then invited by Trump to a family breakfast the next morning that included the President’s sons Don Jnr and Eric, who is in charge of the Scottish golf businesses.

At one point, Swinney showed Trump a picture of his teenage son Matthew playing golf in Tiree, to which the President replied by saying the First Minister’s child had a “beautiful” swing.

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