Paragliding Trump Protester Caught, Arrested

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        Paragliding Trump Protester Caught, Arrested
    Trump's visit to his own golf course in Scotland was interrupted by an airborne political message.
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A 55-year-old Greenpeace activist had initially escaped after paragliding in restricted airspace, just above President Trump, with a banner that read, "TRUMP, WELL BELOW PAR #RESIST." The activist zoomed overhead while Trump was visiting his own golf course in Scotland. Police eventually caught up with the man.

        
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