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Irish President Catherine Connolly Had Strong Words on War and Genocide for Donald Trump
Connolly said the Irish people reject normalising war and genocide after a 20-minute meeting with Trump that also covered Northern Ireland and peace efforts.
- On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump visited Dublin for a courtesy call with Irish President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, meeting for more than 15 minutes to discuss bilateral ties and the 250th Anniversary of United States independence.
- President Connolly, who previously described Trump as "volatile" and "acting like a bully," conveyed that the "normalisation of war and genocide can never be accepted," emphasizing their "deep connection" "allows us to speak openly to one another."
- Choosing pointed diplomatic gifts, Connolly presented Trump with a St. Brigid's Cross and a collection of poems, including Michael Longley's sonnet "Ceasefire," symbolizing peace and forgiveness.
- Trump told reporters the war he launched against Iran will end "very soon," causing oil prices to "come tumbling down," though he mistakenly referred to Connolly as "he" when questioned about her previous criticisms.
- Discussions covered Northern Ireland, where Connolly "noted the contribution made by the United States to the peace process," assuring Trump that Irish people support those who "build a shared peace" in regions "suffering from such horrific war and violence.
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US President Donald Trump has wrapped up his engagements in Dublin and is heading to the west of Ireland to attend the Irish Open at his golf resort in Doonbeg. Shortly after his political meetings concluded, Irish President Catherine Connolly issued a statement saying that during her conversation with Trump she had defended the position that “the normalization of war and genocide can never be accepted.” Connolly said Ireland and the United Stat…
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