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Trump says he would ‘love’ to see unified Ireland and ‘it may as well happen now’ as he visits Dublin
Trump said Irish unity would happen eventually and called it a great thing while meeting Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House.
- President Donald Trump met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House, endorsing Irish unification and stating he would "love to see" the country unified, believing it is "going to happen eventually."
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated in August that a united Ireland referendum is "off the table," yet Trump acknowledged the UK "will have something to say about it, obviously" regarding potential political shifts.
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin welcomed Trump to discuss bilateral ties, noting the visit occurs during a "remarkable sporting summer" with the Irish Open at Trump International Doonbeg concluding this weekend.
- Following his Dublin engagements, Trump is scheduled to deliver an address to invited guests at the US Ambassador's Deerfield residence in Phoenix Park, then spend the weekend at his Doonbeg property.
- Trump praised the Taoiseach, saying "you got the right man over here to get it moving" and adding that Irish unification would "be a great thing," signaling strong U.S. backing for the political outcome.
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KurierThe President of the United States is visiting Ireland, where he wants to watch a golf tournament. According to his own statement, he would like to see a reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Donald Trump backs a united Ireland during a quick visit to President Catherine Connolly
Donald Trump has put the question of a united Ireland back in the spotlight after saying he would ‘love’ to see the island united and suggesting that if it is going to happen eventually, ‘why not now?’ The US President made the remarks during his whirlwind visit to Dublin, where he met President Catherine Connolly […]
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