Donald Trump branded Nicola Sturgeon a “terrible first minister” as he made his way back to Washington following a working holiday in Scotland.

The US President spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One after departing the country on Tuesday evening, adding he “didn’t have a lot of respect” for the former first minister of Scotland.

“I have a lot of respect for [current First Minister John Swinney],” Trump said.

“And I didn’t have a lot of respect for the woman that preceded him. I thought she was terrible as first minister of Scotland. I think [Swinney] is doing a very good job.”

A source close to Sturgeon said: “Trump’s lack of respect for women is hardly news. That said, the feeling was entirely mutual.”

Trump was in Scotland for a five-day working holiday over the weekend.

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