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Donald Trump’s Roots in Scotland

Donald Trump’s Roots in Scotland

Update: 2025-09-15
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Ahead of a Presidential visit to the United Kingdom this week, we learn about the heritage of Donald Trump’s mother, who was born and raised in one of the UK’s northernmost islands. Our correspondent takes us to the Scottish island where Mary Ann MacLeod was born and learned English as her second language after Gaelic.  

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Donald Trump’s Roots in Scotland

Donald Trump’s Roots in Scotland