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Donald Trump says he would love to see a united Ireland
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Donald Trump says he would love to see a united Ireland

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 14:44

Donald Trump said in Dublin that he would love to see a united Ireland, during a visit to Ireland. The American president declared that reunification of the island "will happen eventually," expressing himself in favor of unification of the two Irelands.

Trump's declaration immediately provoked reaction from Northern Irish unionists, who oppose reunification with the Republic of Ireland. Unionists are the community that wants to maintain ties with the United Kingdom.

The topic of Irish reunification has been debated with greater intensity in recent years, especially after Brexit, which created concerns about the future of the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The border between the two territories became one of the most sensitive points in Brexit negotiations.

Why this matters

Trump's statements on Irish reunification are relevant to readers because they show the position of an influential international figure on a sensitive political issue. Northern Irish unionists have already expressed opposition to any suggestion of reunification, and comments like this can fuel political tensions in the region, especially at a time when Northern Ireland's constitutional issues continue to be debated in the context of Brexit and the Irish protocol.

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