First Minister John Swinney has “politely” declined an invitation from Donald Trump “due to the election“.
John Swinney has “politely” turned down an invitation from Donald Trump to attend a state banquet at the White House next week, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
The four-minute phone call from the US president took place on Monday April 20, and it is understood the invitation was the focus of the call.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said the First Minister declined the invitation as the event comes in the midst of campaigning for next month’s Holyrood elections.
It is understood Mr Swinney took the call in his capacity as First Minister, which he remains throughout the election campaign.
The banquet is being held as part of the King and Queen’s forthcoming state visit to the US.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “President Trump called First Minister John Swinney today to invite him to the State Banquet at the White House next week.
“Due to the election, the First Minister politely declined the invitation.”
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