Trump: media terrific, I didn’t use word ‘Fake News’ one time! Eric Trump introduces Trump Opening

The video captures moments from the Grand Opening of a new course at Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen in Scotland. Eric Trump introduced his father as the 45th and 47th President of the United States. President Trump thanked the media for treating him well during the Scotland visit and made a joke that he didn’t use the phrase “fake news” once — calling them “wonderful news” for their respectful coverage. The video included the “Trump Dance — Scotland Edition” showing Trump performing his signature dance moves at the event. The Aberdeen course expansion represented continued Trump Organization investment in Scotland despite the family’s focus on the presidency. Trump: “Thank you everybody and thank you to the media. The media has been terrific, believe it or not. See, I didn’t use the word fake news one time, not one time. Today they’re not fake news, today they’re wonderful news. I just want to thank you that have treated us really well and they respect what we’ve done really at a level that you rarely see nowadays, so I really thank you.” Eric Trump introduction: “The President of the United States, ladies and gentlemen.”

Scotland Opening

Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen — the Trump family’s Scottish golf property on the Aberdeenshire coast. The grand opening of a new course represented continued investment in the facility.

The property history:

Acquired in 2006
First course opened 2012
Controversies over environmental permitting
Fourth green zone challenges
Continued investment despite challenges

The new course addition — an expansion making Aberdeen a 36-hole facility, increasing its competitive standing among Scottish golf destinations.

Scotland as the home of golf — playing host to Open Championships, legendary courses (St Andrews, Muirfield, Carnoustie, Royal Troon). The Trump course addition contributing to Scottish golf tourism.

Eric Trump Introduction

“Please welcome onto the tee, the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump!”

Eric Trump’s introduction framework — 45th and 47th. The unique distinction:

Grover Cleveland (22nd and 24th) the only other non-consecutive president
Trump joins this rare historical club
The “45/47” framework has become Trump branding

“The President of the United States, ladies and gentlemen.”

The simple formal introduction. Eric Trump — running the family business during his father’s presidency — conducting the ceremonial role at the opening.

Trump’s Media Comment

Trump opened with appreciation. “Thank you everybody and thank you to the media.”

The note — thanks specifically to the media. Unusual opening for Trump given his typical media adversarialism.

“The media has been terrific, believe it or not.”

The joke setup. “Believe it or not” — acknowledging the surprise.

”Fake News” Joke

“See, I didn’t use the word fake news one time, not one time.”

The payoff. Trump highlighting that in his remarks he hadn’t used his trademark “fake news” attack on the press.

“Today they’re not fake news, today they’re wonderful news.”

Trump’s playful transformation — the press earning “wonderful news” designation by covering him respectfully during the Scotland visit.

Respect Framework

“I just want to thank you that have treated us really well and they respect what we’ve done really at a level that you rarely see nowadays, so I really thank you.”

Trump’s framework:

Scottish media treated him well
Respect for his accomplishments
Rare in current media environment
Genuine appreciation

The international press — British, Scottish, European — often treats Trump differently than American press. Sometimes more respectful (coverage of his accomplishments), sometimes more hostile (coverage of controversies).

Trump Dance

“TRUMP DANCE — SCOTLAND EDITION”

The video included Trump’s signature dance moves. The Trump dance — arms raised, fists clenched, swaying — became a viral phenomenon during the 2024 campaign. YMCA and various other songs accompanied.

The Scotland edition — Trump performing the dance at Aberdeen event. The international cultural export of the Trump dance.

Golf and Political Interplay

Trump’s golf engagement serves multiple functions:

Personal enjoyment:

Trump plays regularly
Golf as relaxation
Exercise and networking

Business:

Trump Organization golf properties
Revenue generation
Family business continuity

Political:

Informal diplomacy on courses
Leader relationships
Business partner cultivation

Celebrity cultivation:

Professional golfer relationships
LIV Golf involvement
Golf tournament hosting

Scotland specifically:

Family heritage (mother Mary from Isle of Lewis)
Aberdeen property
Turnberry property
Scottish political relationships

Scotland Political Context

Trump’s Scotland visit occurred during his presidency — unusual for a sitting president to attend private business event overseas.

The Scottish context:

Scotland National Party government
Sometimes tension with Trump
Environmental concerns about properties
Trade relationships
Cultural ties through Trump ancestry

Trump’s Scottish heritage:

Mother Mary MacLeod born 1912 in Isle of Lewis
Immigrated to America in 1930
Trump visited Scotland as president
Claims connection to Scottish identity

Business During Presidency

Running a family business during presidency is unusual. Trump’s approach:

Eric Trump runs Trump Organization day-to-day
Donald Trump Jr. involved
Various trusts and structures
Ongoing investments
Personal appearances at key events

The Scotland opening combined personal business with presidential visibility. Ethics considerations include whether presidential visits to family properties create improper advantage.

Media Dynamics

Trump’s relationship with media — complex and evolving:

Hostile coverage:

Mainstream American networks
New York Times, Washington Post
Political-focused outlets
Ongoing characterizations critical

Friendly coverage:

Fox News, Newsmax
Conservative media ecosystem
International press often neutral
Business press focused on substance

Trump’s “fake news” attacks:

Generally directed at critical coverage
Selective about targets
Praise for respectful coverage

The Scotland moment — Trump praising media for respectful treatment — showed Trump’s genuine appreciation when given fair coverage.

Significance

The Scotland visit captured multiple Trump themes:

Family business continuity — Aberdeen course opening proceeding
International engagement — Scottish cultural ties maintained
Media relationship — genuine appreciation when treated fairly
Personal brand — Trump dance performance
45/47 framework — historical distinction emphasized

The “fake news” joke revealed Trump’s actual position on media. Not universally hostile — Trump appreciates fair coverage. Hostile only when coverage is unfair. The distinction matters for understanding Trump’s broader media engagement strategy.

The Aberdeen course opening continued Trump Organization investment in Scottish property. Family business visibility maintained during presidential years.

The Eric Trump introduction — using “45th and 47th” framework — reflected the Trump family’s embrace of the non-consecutive presidency as distinguishing historical achievement.

Key Takeaways

Trump on media: “Thank you everybody and thank you to the media. The media has been terrific, believe it or not. See, I didn’t use the word fake news one time, not one time. Today they’re not fake news, today they’re wonderful news.”
Trump on respect: “I just want to thank you that have treated us really well and they respect what we’ve done really at a level that you rarely see nowadays, so I really thank you.”
Eric Trump introduction: “The President of the United States, ladies and gentlemen.”
The “45th and 47th” framework: “Please welcome onto the tee, the 45th and 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump!”
Location: Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen, Scotland — grand opening of new course, continuing Trump Organization Scottish investment during Trump’s second presidential term.