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Trump "would like to see Ireland unified": words threaten to set fire to relations with London

Euronews Portugal12 September 2026 at 12:23

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, landed in Dublin for a visit to Ireland, where he held high-level meetings with the Irish Prime Minister, Micheál Martin, and with the Irish President, Catherine Connolly, described as a former figure of the radical left.

During the visit, Trump stated that he "would like to see Ireland unified," words that the article refers to as threatening to set fire to relations with London, suggesting that this position may generate diplomatic tension with the United Kingdom.

The official reason for the trip, according to the article, is related to golf, indicating that Trump has interests in this sector in Ireland.

The visit to Dublin comes in the context of a broader trip by Trump, which also includes visits to other destinations, against the backdrop of his political meetings with Irish leaders.

Why this matters

Trump's statements about Irish reunification come at a politically sensitive time, given Northern Ireland's current status as part of the United Kingdom. The US position on this issue can directly influence relations between Dublin, Belfast and London, as well as potentially complicate the peace process in Northern Ireland. Irish and British readers follow closely the positions of the American administration on a topic that still divides the island.

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