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title: "Seven charged with terror-linked damage at Trump's Turnberry resort"
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published: "2026-08-28T14:45:59.521Z"
source_reported: "2026-08-28T14:03:30.112Z"
updated: "2026-08-28T16:45:25.406Z"
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# Seven charged with terror-linked damage at Trump's Turnberry resort

*Activists face malicious damage charges with a terrorist connection for protesting at the Scottish golf course.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to prosecutors; two independent outlets cited; specific date and location provided.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports include quotes from affected parties and name specific individuals charged.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use 'terror' and 'terrorism' prominently, suggesting sensationalism.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Seven activists have been charged with malicious damage having a terrorist connection for a protest at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland.
- The protest, which occurred on March 8, 2025, involved spray-painting messages in support of Gaza and damaging turf and sprinklers.
- Palestine Action, a group involved in the protest, was previously proscribed as a terrorist group by the UK government.
- The activists are scheduled for an initial hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on August 31.

Seven individuals face charges of malicious damage with a terrorist connection following a protest at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. The incident, which took place on March 8, 2025, involved activists spray-painting messages and causing damage to the golf course.

According to reports, the charges stem from a protest organised by Palestine Action, a group that the UK government previously proscribed as a terrorist organisation. The activists are accused of spray-painting messages such as "Gaza is not 4 sale" on the clubhouse and damaging turf and sprinklers on the greens. An initial hearing for the cases is set for August 31 at the High Court in Glasgow.

## Disagreement on charges

While multiple reports state the activists face charges of malicious damage with a terrorist connection, Al Jazeera, citing The Guardian and The New York Times, notes the potential use of "terror-scale" sentencing. Al Jazeera also reports that all seven defendants were charged under ordinary criminal law for malicious property damage, with the prosecution's indictment asserting the acts were "aggravated by reason of having a terrorist connection."

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific date of the protest (March 8, 2025). None of the right-rated digests name the specific messages spray-painted by the activists, such as "Gaza is not 4 sale."

## Who covered it

Shares of the 24 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 29% (7)
- Centre: 42% (10)
- Right: 29% (7)

10 of 34 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-28T16:41:26.604Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-28T16:45:25.406Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated outlets led on the charging of seven activists with offences linked to terrorism for damaging Donald Trump's Turnberry resort. The activists, from Palestine Action, spray-painted messages and dug up turf in protest over Trump's stance on Gaza.
- Al Jazeera, the only outlet to publish its own report, stated that the charges included malicious damage "having a terrorist connection". It quoted Palestine Action's cofounder, Huda Ammori, who said prosecutors were trying to appease Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
- The reports noted that the activists were charged under ordinary criminal law, but the indictment asserted a "terrorist connection". Al Jazeera also reported on US sanctions against Palestine Action and quoted British MP John McDonnell criticising the potential "terror" sentencing.

### Centre

- Centrist reports focused on the core facts of the charges and the "terrorist connection" cited by prosecutors. UPI stated that prosecutors allege protesters facing charges of vandalising one of Trump's golf courses had "a terrorist connection." Jerusalem Post and Reuters reported that activists from the now-banned group Palestine Action were charged with criminal damage and could face longer sentences due to the "terrorist connection." Cedarnews.net reported that Palestine Action activists accused of vandalism at Trump Turnberry face a terrorism accusation, noting the initial report was from The New York Times.

### Right

- Right-rated reports consistently stated that seven protesters were charged with damaging Trump's Scottish golf resort and that prosecutors cited a "terrorist connection." Anadolu Ajansı reported the incident involved graffiti and damage to the golf course. Regional Media News and Reuters, in their digests, noted that the protesters could face longer sentences if found guilty due to the "terrorist connection." Libertad Digital reported "damage with terrorist dyes," and Halk TV stated the protesters were charged with "terror-related property damage."

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 2
- high: 12
- unknown: 11
- veryHigh: 8

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Evening Standard](https://standard.co.uk/news/crime/donald-trump-crown-office-south-ayrshire-gaza-high-court-b1295057.html) — Seven charged over Trump Turnberry damage face ‘terrorism connection’ accusation
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/trump-turnberry-palestone-b3041183.html) — ‘Terrorist connection’ over Trump golf course vandalism charges
- [The Herald Scotland](https://heraldscotland.com/news/26505460.trump-turnberry-palestine-protestors-accused-terror-connection) — Activists who allegedly vandalised Trump Turnberry accused of 'terrorism connection'
- [BBC News](https://bbc.com/news/articles/c4gk2lqgkeno) — 'Terrorist connection' over Trump Turnberry vandalism charges
- [diarioestrategia.cl](https://diarioestrategia.cl/texto-diario/mostrar/5996471/imputadas-reino-unido-siete-personas-sospechosas-vandalizar-campo-golf-trump-escocia) — Seven People Suspected of Vandalizing a Trump Golf Course in Scotland Charged in the UK
- [The Canary](https://thecanary.co/uk/news/2026/08/28/golf-course-terrorism) — Protesters who spray painted Trump's golf course in Scotland to face 'terror' sentencing
- [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/world/article/7-protestors-charged-with-damaging-trumps-scottish-golf-course) — 7 protestors charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course
- [CP24](https://cp24.com/news/world/2026/08/28/seven-palestine-protestors-charged-with-damaging-trump-scottish-golf-course) — 7 protestors charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course
- [Kristeligt Dagblad](https://kristeligt-dagblad.dk/udland/aktivister-begik-haervaerk-paa-donald-trumps-golfbane-nu-anklages-de-terrorforbindelser) — Activist Begik Hærværk På Donald Trumps Golfbane. Nu Anklages De for Terrorforbindelser
- [UPI](https://upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2026/08/28/Turnberry-vandalism-suspects-terror-link/4711787919430) — Vandalism suspects protesting 'Gaza Riviera' plan prosecuted as terrorists
- [unn.ua](https://unn.ua/news/u-zvynuvachenykh-za-hrafiti-na-holf-kurorti-trampa-vyiavyly-zviazok-z-teroryzmom) — Those Accused of Graffiti at Trump Golf Resort Found to Have 'Connections to Terrorism'
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/europe/7-charged-with-damaging-trump-s-scottish-golf-resort-indictment-cites-terrorist-connection-/4040288) — 7 charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf resort, indictment cites ‘terrorist connection’
- [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/world/prosecutors-say-seven-charged-with-damaging-trump-scottish-golf-course-had-terrorism-connection) — Prosecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had ‘terrorism connection’ - Regional Media News
- [Libertad Digital](https://libertaddigital.com/internacional/europa/2026-08-28/siete-imputados-por-vandalizar-un-campo-de-golf-de-trump-en-escocia-con-danos-con-tintes-terroristas-7452493) — Seven Accused of Vandalizing a Trump Golf Course in Scotland Causing "Damage with Terrorist Dyes"
- [Liberation](https://liberation.fr/international/europe/sept-activistes-propalestiniens-accuses-de-lien-terroriste-pour-avoir-vandalise-le-terrain-de-golf-de-trump-en-ecosse-20260828_WPMKBMARFVFX5PF4F5UPFVEBPY) — Seven Pro-Palestinian Activists Accused of "Terrorist Link" for Vandalizing Trump's Golf Course in Scotland
- [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/28/pa-activists-face-terror-charges-over-trump-golf-resort-protest-report) — PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report
- [parismatch.com](https://parismatch.com/actu/international/en-ecosse-sept-personnes-accusees-de-liens-avec-le-terrorisme-apres-avoir-vandalise-le-luxueux-golf-de-donald-trump-274797) — In Scotland, Seven People Accused of "Linking with Terrorism" After Vandalizing Donald Trump's Luxurious Golf Course
- [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/international/article-906897) — Prosecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had 'terrorism connection'
- [El Periódico](https://elperiodico.com/es/internacional/20260828/imputados-vandalizar-campo-golf-trump-escocia-133731745) — UK Judge Charges 7 People for Vandalizing a Trump Golf Course in Scotland · Global Voices
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/legal/government/prosecutors-say-seven-charged-with-damaging-trump-scottish-golf-course-had-2026-08-28) — Prosecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had 'terrorism connection'
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/prosecutors-say-seven-charged-with-damaging-trump-scottish-golf-course-had-terrorism-connection) — Prosecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had 'terrorism connection'
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/28/prosecutors-say-seven-charged-with-damaging-trump-scottish-golf-course-had-terrorism-connection) — Prosecutors say seven charged with damaging Trump Scottish golf course had ‘terrorism connection’
- [babel.ua](https://babel.ua/news/129718-u-shotlandiji-suditimut-simoh-lyudey-yaki-torik-rozmalyuvali-pole-dlya-golfu-trampa-jim-zakidayut-zv-yazok-iz-terorizmom) — Seven People Who Painted Trump's Golf Course Last Year Will Be Tried in Scotland, Accused of Having “Links to Terrorism”
- [The National](https://thenational.scot/news/26503341.protesters-spraypainted-trump-turnberry-face-terror-sentencing) — Protesters who graffitied Trump’s Scottish golf course face ‘terror’ sentencing
- [GB News](https://gbnews.com/news/donald-trump-scotland-golf-course-vandalism-terrorist-connection) — Seven people charged with vandalism at Donald Trump's Scotland golf course accused of having 'terrorist connection'
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260828163500085) — UK Prosecutors Call "Terror Link" to Protesters Who Vandalized Trump Golf Course in Scotland
- [Korrespondent.net](https://korrespondent.net/world/4906969-v-shotlandyy-semerykh-chelovek-obvynyly-v-vandalyzme-na-pole-trampa) — In Scotland, Seven People Were Accused of Vandalism on Trump's Field.
- [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/newstasks/952220/palestine-action-activists-accused-vandalism-trump-turnberry) — Palestine Action Activists Accused of Vandalism at Trump Turnberry Face Terrorism Accusation
- [Unknown](https://nv.ua/ukr/world/countries/pole-dlya-golfu-donalda-trampa-v-shotlandiji-simom-osobam-visunuto-obvinuvachennya-50636461.html) — Scotland Charges People Who Painted Trump's Golf Course
- [Halk TV](https://halktv.com.tr/dunya/trumpin-golf-sahasinda-gazze-eylemi-yapan-protestoculara-teror-suclamasi-1051582h) — Trump Charges Gaza Protesters with Terrorism Charges on His Golf Course!
- [Unknown](https://eurointegration.com.ua/news/2026/08/28/7244350) — In Scotland, Seven People Who Painted Trump's Golf Course Were Charged
- [RAWCHILI](https://rawchili.com/5083430) — Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’ | Scotland - RAW CHILI
- [Adevarul](https://adevarul.ro/stiri-externe/europa/terenul-de-golf-al-lui-donald-trump-din-scotia-2552562.html) — Donald Trump's Golf Course in Scotland, Vandalized. Prosecutors Invoke a "Relationship with terrorism."
- [online-listing.com](https://online-listing.com/news/blogger/2026/08/28/seven-charged-with-damaging-trumps-scottish-golf-course-accused-of-terrorist-connection/happenings) — Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’

## Questions

**What are the activists accused of?**

Seven activists are accused of malicious damage with a terrorist connection for their protest at Donald Trump's Turnberry golf resort. The protest involved spray-painting messages and damaging the course's turf and sprinklers.

**When is the court hearing?**

The activists are scheduled for an initial hearing at the High Court in Glasgow on August 31. This date marks the beginning of the legal proceedings for the charges they face.

**What is Palestine Action?**

Palestine Action is a group involved in the protest. The UK government previously proscribed it as a terrorist group. Activists from this group are among those facing charges.

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