Trump weighs in on Irish unity during visit
During a visit to his Irish golf course, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would like to see Ireland unified, calling it "fantastic." The comments drew reactions from Irish leaders and local protests, as the topic is politically sensitive. Trump later defended his remarks as routine, despite controversy in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom.
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5 developments- Sep 10Trump’s Ireland Golf Visit Puts Dublin’s Charm Strategy to the Test
- Sep 12Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be ‘fantastic’
- Sep 12Trump says Irish unification would be ‘fantastic,’ breaking with precedent
- Sep 13Only center coverage:Irish leaders, local protests react after President Donald Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland
- Sep 13Trump's backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here's what to know
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12 viewpointsTrump doubled down on backing a united Ireland, reigniting a divisive political issue. Here's what to know
Trump's backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here's what to know
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21 viewpointsTrump’s thumbs-up to Irish reunification breaks with precedent, but evokes earlier age of White House support
Trump’s backing for a united Ireland has reignited a divisive political issue. Here’s what to know
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7 viewpointsTrump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'
Trump says he would ‘love’ to see a united Ireland — just days as new UK PM said it was off the table
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