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American Artist Apologizes to Scots for Trump's Actions

ReutersAugust 5, 20251 min11,982 views
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Apology Desk in Scotland

  • 🎨 Joseph Delappe, an American artist, set up an "apology desk" in Aberdeen.
  • 🇺🇸 The desk serves as a way to say sorry on behalf of the United States to the Scottish people.
  • 🏌️‍♂️ This initiative coincided with the visit of US President Trump, who was opening his second golf course in the area.

Artist's Motivations

  • 😔 Delappe expresses his frustration, anxiety, anger, and embarrassment regarding President Trump's actions and a perceived slide towards authoritarianism in the US.
  • ❤️ He states his love for Scotland and the warm welcome he has felt, which makes him feel bad about the situation.
  • 🗣️ The apology desk was an organic response to his feelings about the current political climate.

Visitor Reactions

  • 🤔 Some visitors found the "US apologies desk" amusing but were also interested in Joseph's message.
  • 👍 Visitors from Ohio, USA, agreed that Americans don't apologize or reflect enough on their country's current actions.
  • 🌍 Bringing this message to Scotland felt important to them as American citizens.
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