SCOTLAND’S First Minister has offered his reaction to the US election after Donald Trump declared a “magnificent victory”.
Swinney, who had previously endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency, offered his congratulations to Trump.
The First Minster joined Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who also sent a message to Trump after the election.
Writing on Twitter/X, Swinney said: “Congratulations to president-elect Trump on his election.
“Scotland and the USA share many social, cultural and economic links.
“In that relationship, we will stand fast in support of our values of fairness, democracy and equality – ideals that America was built upon.”
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However, the reaction across Scotland has been critical with Scottish Greens co-leader Lorna Slater describing it as a “dark day”.
Writing on social media, she said: “A dark day for women. A dark day for Ukraine. A dark day for Gaza. A dark day for our planet.”
Elsewhere, SNP MP Pete Wishart commented: “It’s difficult to try and assess what has led to this but it is bad.
“The worst possible result at the worst possible time.”
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