SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford
photo from his website
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford would meet Donald Trump in the UK despite his reservations out of “respect” for his position.
The President of the USA is reportedly planning to visit the UK in mid-July – a visit that is likely to include a trip to his golf resort at Menie in Aberdeenshire.
The Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP said he believed it would be right to meet Mr Trump in his official capacity as president.
“The behaviour of Donald Trump is something we find difficult to accept,” he said.
“His treatment and views on women are particularly concerning, as are the way he behaves on the domestic agenda and in foreign affairs.
“While we have real concerns about the behaviour of the president, we have got to realise we need to respect the office of the presidency and these are two very, very different things.
“I would express my opposition to much of what he has done but I would respect the office of the presidency.
“There are ways of delivering a message and we can do that in a way that has dignity.”
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford would meet Donald Trump in the UK
