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The SNP leader wrote a letter to residents of Scotland thanking them for “sticking with it” during the coronavirus pandemic. However, critics accused her of “opportunistic politicking” and “using taxpayers cash for what looks like propaganda”.
Joe Biden was inaugurated as president on January 20.
Mrs Trump, the former first lady, left notes to the cooks, butlers and housekeepers who served her in the White House as is traditional.
However, in a break from custom she didn’t write the letters herself, instead delegating to a junior staffer, according to two insiders.
Around 80 letters were produced, which Mrs Trump did sign herself.
Nicola Sturgeon has been accused of “opportunistic politicking” (Image: GETTY)
Donald and Melania Trump leaving the White House (Image: GETTY)
Speaking to CNN ahead of Mr Biden’s inauguration sources close to the former first lady claimed she “just wants to go home” and had “checked out”.
The letters Ms Sturgeon sent to Scottish residents reportedly cost £700,000.
In them she said: “Thank you for sticking with it, Scotland.
“Recent weeks have been difficult, and while there is hope on the horizon with the rollout of the vaccine to our elderly and most vulnerable, we all need to continue to stick to the rules and play our part in tackling coronavirus in our communities.
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Mrs Trump refused to give Dr Jill Biden the traditional White House tour (Image: GETTY)
“The introduction of a new strain which spreads more easily has required us all to take further steps to prevent the virus taking hold in Scotland.
“I will never be able to thank you, your family and your loved ones, enough for what you have sacrificed to help Scotland through this pandemic so far.”
However, opposition politicians suggested the letter should have been sent by a public health professional and critics linked them to the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections in May.
If they win the SNP have pledged to push ahead with a second referendum on breaking up the UK.
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“Using taxpayers’ cash for what looks like propaganda is not on” (Image: GETTY)
Speaking to Express.co.uk Duncan Simpson, Research Director of the Taxpayers Alliance, said: “Using taxpayers’ cash for what looks like propaganda is not on.
“Providing advice from medical professionals during a pandemic is obviously appropriate, but puff pieces from ministers is not.
“This is especially true in light of the Scottish Government’s continued daily television briefings.
“Nicola Sturgeon should keep her ego in check and stop taking Scottish taxpayers for a ride.”
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The letters were criticised by senior Scottish Tory and Labour figures.
A spokesman for the Scottish Conservatives said: “We welcome more information for people about NHS services but this accompanying letter, from Nicola Sturgeon directly, appears to stray close to political campaigning using public money when an election is only a few months away.”
Mrs Trump also refused to give Dr Jill Biden, the incoming first lady, a tour of the White House as is traditional.
Nicola Sturgeon pictured in the Scottish Parliament (Image: GETTY)
Her husband Donald refused to accept the election result which he claimed, without providing supporting evidence, was rigged against him.
The electoral fraud allegations have been rejected by numerous US courts and independent election observers.
Donald Trump is currently facing an impeachment trial related to his supporters storming the US Capital on January 6 leaving five dead.
