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This incident at Turnberry also highlights the broader challenges faced by high-profile, politically-linked properties in an era of intense social volatility. From Mar-a-Lago in Florida to the Trump Tower in New York and the various international holdings in the Trump portfolio, these locations are no longer seen by the public as mere businesses. They are perceived as extensions of a political figure, and as such, they are increasingly vulnerable to the spillover of political anger. The Scottish authorities are acutely aware that their handling of this case is being watched on a global stage, as it touches upon sensitive issues of diplomatic security and the protection of foreign investment.
