Trump backs 'unified' Ireland, catching Dublin by surprise
While visiting Ireland for a golf tournament held at a family property, Donald Trump expressed his desire to see a united Ireland during a press conference with the Irish prime minister.
Donald Trump traveled to Ireland for a visit initially billed as more about golf than diplomacy, according to France 24. The American president was scheduled to attend the Irish Open, a tournament organized at a golf complex owned by his family.
On Saturday, during a press conference in Dublin alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, Donald Trump surprised those present by raising a politically sensitive topic: the question of Irish reunification. He said he would "very much like" to see a "unified" Ireland, according to remarks reported by France 24.
This comment comes amid a particularly delicate debate in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where the question of reunifying the island has been divisive for decades. The source does not clarify whether Micheal Martin responded immediately to this statement or whether Donald Trump provided further details on his position.
The American president's visit, initially centered on sporting and personal considerations related to the family golf property, thus took an unexpected diplomatic turn, according to the French media outlet.
Sources
- Trump crée la surprise en plaidant pour une Irlande "unifiée" — France 24 — Français
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