He said the Scottish Government should cosy up to the MAGA-chief in a bid to lessen the threats of tariffs on the whisky , salmon and Harris tweed industries - saying "Scotland should not become a victim of political stupidity.
He said: "Our First Minister John Swinney and the Scottish Government should pledge to strengthen ties with America and do everything to protect these vital Scottish jobs and industries. Mr Macleod added: "They should be rolling our the Trump Tartan Macleod of Lewis carpet, bequeathing him a Scottish state visit, which could include stars and stripes ticker-tape pipe band parade down the Royal Mile, inviting him to dinner with the King at Holyrood Palace.
But the column was blasted by staff at one of his most iconic venues, The Cathouse, near the four corners. CarrieAnn Crow, who runs Hellbent at the popular club, posted an open letter to the nightclub boss accusing him of betraying the nightclub as a safe space for the disenfranchised. The Cathouse was made for disenfranchised people, and you see fit to a paragraphs long ode to the oppressor. She added: "I know you know me, and I know you've spoken and think highly of me and my work.
I know you know the importance of the space I'm trying to create. She finished the post saying: "I'm more than happy to deal with whatever consequence me speaking my mind delivers. That's a sentiment the Donald that started the Cathouse would certainly appreciate.
And I'm pretty sure that Donald would have something to say about the Donald that wrote that article.
