DONALD Trump was urged to return to his late mum’s Scots home with a “fistful” of investment cash.
Islanders on Lewis are said to “cringe” at their ties to the US President-elect, 78.
But they said the controversial businessman— who last month secured a second White House term — could be welcomed back if he agreed to pump money into the Western Isles.
Councillor John MacIver said: “You just cringe when you see another story about Donald.
“When he first stood for office, it was a big thing for the island to have the connection.
“But it’s been such a disappointment, really — the way he is and the way he treats people.
“If he came with a fistful of dollars to support various island projects, maybe we’d see him in a different light.”
Mr Trump visited his mum Mary Anne’s former home in the village of Tong in 2008.
His sister, US judge Maryanne Trump Barry, previously donated £158,000 to the Bethesda Care Home on Stornoway.
She died last year.
Mr MacIver stressed: “We’ve got happy memories of his mother and his sister but nobody has got any connection with Donald himself.
“He didn’t do much for the islands.”
We told how the New Yorker is set to visit Aberdeenshire next year for the opening of his new golf course.
Son Eric suggested his “love” for the family’s homeland kept him investing here.
Mr Trump’s Scots representatives were asked for comment.
