August 5, 2011 🟡 Significant

Pledges "any legal means" to block Scottish windfarm

Trump threatened to use "any legal means" to block an offshore windfarm proposed near his Menie Estate golf course. He claimed the turbines would destroy the view and ruin his investment, calling them a "disaster for Scotland." The threat marked the beginning of a years-long legal battle against the Scottish government over renewable energy projects.

"I will do whatever I have to do to ensure that this project does not happen." — Statement on windfarm proposal

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Offenses:
threat abuse-of-power
Domains:
environment economy
Tags:
#scotland#windfarm#menie-estate#legal-threat