"Sorry Because of Trump"... American Travels to Scotland to Apologize

US-born Artist Living in the UK
"Saying Sorry Felt Instinctive"

As President Donald Trump of the United States visited his own golf course in Scotland, a U.S.-born artist followed him there, drawing attention. This artist has been performing a daily act of apology to local citizens, holding a sign that reads 'Sorry.'

On July 27 (local time), British media outlets including The Guardian reported that American artist Joseph DeLappe had set up a 'United States Apology Desk (USAD)' in Scotland, where President Trump's golf course is located.

President Trump arrived in Scotland two days earlier and has been carrying out a five-day schedule. There are two golf courses in Scotland owned by President Trump, and during his visit, he met with world leaders including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Apple Desk by American artist Joseph Draper. Instagram capture

DeLappe erected a U.S. flag with the word 'Sorry' written on it in front of the desk he installed in Scotland. Staying true to the name 'Apology Desk,' he offered apologies on behalf of the United States to citizens who approached the desk.

DeLappe is a media artist from San Francisco, and it is reported that he moved to the United Kingdom in 2017 during Trump's first administration. After the launch of Trump's second administration, as mutual tariffs were imposed between countries around the world and public opinion deteriorated, DeLappe began his Apology Desk performance. When President Trump recently visited his golf course in the UK, DeLappe followed him to the vicinity of the golf course and set up the Apology Desk there.

In an interview with local media, DeLappe explained the purpose of his performance, saying, "It is a way to manage my anxiety and anger about President Trump, his actions, and the United States moving toward authoritarianism."

He continued, "I love the people of Scotland, and at the same time, I felt sorry about the recent actions of the United States," adding, "It just instinctively made me wonder, 'Should I apologize?'"

Richard Finlay Fletcher, a professor at Ohio State University who happened to come across the Apology Desk during his visit to Scotland, emphasized, "As DeLappe said, America has not apologized enough," and added, "It is truly important to show acts of apology here in Scotland."