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Trump visit: what has it changed?

As President Trump鈥檚 visit to Scotland draws to a close, Martin Geissler and Natalie Higgins ask if the trip will be seen as a success by all.

Donald Trump has brought the eyes of the world to Scotland this week, but as he heads back to the White House after a meeting with John Swinney, what has he left behind?

The 麻豆社鈥檚 North America editor, Sarah Smith, tells us how Donald Trump is rewriting the rule book - and Phil Sim reveals how he ruined his trousers in pursuit of the most powerful man in the world.

Scotcast is the 麻豆社鈥檚 Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins.

Follow this link for free tickets to our live show at the Edinburgh Fringe featuring Irvine Welsh on Wednesday 6 August 2025: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/scotcast

Get in touch with us by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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