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In Dublin, Trump says he would like to see a united Ireland and that he will "resolve the situation" of the Falklands
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In Dublin, Trump says he would like to see a united Ireland and that he will "resolve the situation" of the Falklands

Expresso12 September 2026 at 11:46

In Dublin, Donald Trump expressed the desire to see a united Ireland, making this declaration during his visit to the Irish capital. The former President of the United States addressed the issue of Irish reunification, a sensitive topic in the political context of the island.

Trump publicly acknowledged that the United Kingdom will have a say on the Irish question, showing awareness of the diplomatic complexity involved in the reunification process between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

On the Falkland Islands, Trump assured that he intends to "resolve the situation" of this territory disputed between the United Kingdom and Argentina. The American president stated that, at this moment, there are "two dissatisfied countries" regarding the question of the islands in the South Atlantic.

Why this matters

This article directly affects readers in Portugal and the Lusophone community, particularly those with interests in relations between the United Kingdom and Ireland or in territorial disputes involving English-speaking territories. Trump's statements on a united Ireland arise in a sensitive political context, while his words on the Falklands may have diplomatic implications for countries with economic or strategic ties to the South Atlantic region.

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