By Charles Switzer
3:01pm PDT, Mar 14, 2025
Vandalism Strikes Trump's Irish Golf Course Amid Global Protests
Donald Trump's Doonbeg golf course in County Clare, Ireland, became the latest target of politically motivated vandalism this week.
Irish police, known as Gardaí, are investigating the damage, which included graffiti expressing support for Palestine and criticism of the U.S. president. The incident occurred shortly after Trump hosted Irish Prime Minister
Micheál Martin at the White House for early St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Authorities are appealing for witnesses who may have been in the area on Wednesday evening, as the resort, a favorite retreat for the Trump family, remains under heightened scrutiny.
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Political Messages Scrawled Across Trump Properties in Ireland and Scotland
The vandalism at Doonbeg comes just days after a similar incident at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. Pro-Palestinian activists from the group Palestine Action posted images of red paint splattered across a building at the Scottish course and the words "Gaza is not for sale" sprayed on one of the greens.
These attacks signal growing frustration with Trump's handling of the
Israel-Gaza conflict, with demonstrators targeting his luxury properties to send a message about U.S. foreign policy.
Security Concerns Rise as Trump Prepares for Future Ireland Visit
Donald Trump has previously expressed a
desire to return to Doonbeg, telling Prime Minister Micheál Martin that he
hopes to visit the resort again in the near future.
However, the recent vandalism raises security concerns ahead of any potential trip. The resort, which the Trump Organization purchased in 2014, has been a political lightning rod in Ireland, attracting both support and opposition due to Trump's divisive global reputation.
Officials will likely assess the risk posed by ongoing protests before any presidential visit is confirmed.
Irish Authorities Investigate While Activists Remain Defiant
While Gardaí have launched a full investigation into the criminal damage at Doonbeg, activists remain defiant. Palestine Action, which took credit for the Turnberry incident, has continued to encourage disruption at Donald Trump-owned properties.
Similar acts of protest have taken place worldwide, as tensions over the U.S. role in the Israel-Gaza conflict spill into public demonstrations. Irish officials are expected to increase security around high-profile sites in response to these escalating acts of civil disobedience.
Trump's Resorts as a Global Stage for Political Protest
Donald Trump's vast real estate empire has long been a stage for political activism, and these latest incidents underscore the symbolic power of his properties. Whether through demonstrations, vandalism or
boycotts, activists have consistently targeted Trump's businesses to make statements about broader global issues.
As tensions remain high, both in Ireland and internationally, the question remains: Will these acts of protest impact Trump's decision to return to his European golf resorts, or will they only serve to fuel further controversy?
