Trump says he would ‘love’ to see unified Ireland and ‘it may as well happen now’ as he visits Dublin
Trump’s remarks broke with longstanding U.S. neutrality and drew thousands of protesters as Irish leaders and unionists pushed back.
- On Saturday, September 12, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly endorsed a united Ireland during his visit to Dublin. Speaking at Farmleigh House, Trump stated he would "love to see" the country unified, adding that unification is "going to happen eventually."
- Previous American presidents typically avoided commenting on Northern Ireland's constitutional status due to the region's history of sectarian violence, which claimed 3,600 lives over 30 years. The 1998 Good Friday Agreement largely ended the conflict but left the territory's status unresolved.
- During a bilateral meeting, Trump told Taoiseach Micheál Martin that unification would be a "great feather in everybody's cap." While acknowledging the United Kingdom "will have something to say about it," he argued unification "may as well happen now."
- DUP leader Gavin Robinson stated Northern Ireland's future "will be decided by the people of Northern Ireland," while Prime Minister Andy Burnham's office maintained a referendum is "off the table."
- Constitutional change requires the consent of Northern Ireland's people under the 1998 peace accord. Despite Trump's remarks, officials note the United States is not pressuring Britain to hold a referendum, leaving the decision to local voters.
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Donald Trump reiterated his support for Northern Ireland's reunification with the Republic of Ireland, but has so far refused to speak of Scotland's independence.
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Trump reiterates support for united Ireland, says won’t talk about Scotland ‘yet’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday reiterated his support for Northern Ireland breaking from the United Kingdom to unify with the Republic of Ireland, but said he would not talk about Scotland becoming independent “yet.”
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