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Scottish Minister Declines Trump's Banquet for Election Campaign

4/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump invited John Swinney, the Scottish First Minister, to a White House state banquet on April 28.
John Swinney declined the invitation to campaign in the Holyrood elections on May 7.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said the invitation was extended during a phone call on April 20, and Swinney will engage with Trump while voicing disagreement on Iran.

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U.S. President Donald Trump invited John Swinney, the Scottish First Minister, to a White House state banquet on April 28.
John Swinney declined the invitation to campaign in the Holyrood elections on May 7.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said the invitation was extended during a phone call on April 20, and Swinney will engage with Trump while voicing disagreement on Iran.