Londoners to Foot the Bill as Donald Trump’s UK Visit Is Set to Cost Taxpayers Over €14 Million.

Londoners to Foot the Bill as Donald Trump’s UK Visit Is Set to Cost Taxpayers Over €14 Million.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2025, for a four-day private visit.

While the trip is not classified as an official state event, it includes meetings with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and leisure stops at Trump’s Turnberry and Aberdeenshire golf resorts.

Despite its private nature, the visit demands intensive security measures, especially following Trump’s survival of an assassination attempt last year.

Projected costs for the visit exceed £14 million (€16.3 million), sparking public outrage over taxpayer funding.

Most of the financial burden is expected to fall on London and Scottish communities, where preparations are underway to support the high-profile guest.

Critics argue that the government should not subsidize private travel, while some officials maintain that diplomatic engagement—even informal—merits serious protection.

Adding to the tension, Trump is also scheduled to return for an official state visit hosted by King Charles III in September, marking a historic second state welcome.

As both visits approach, concerns over spending, safety logistics, and political messaging continue to rise.

This dual presence has opened wider scrutiny of public resources allocated to visiting foreign dignitaries whose global influence stirs both admiration and controversy.