Trump Says He Would 'Love' to See a United Ireland
US president makes unexpected comments on Irish unification at start of two-day visit, prompting quick pushback from UK government and Northern Ireland unionists.
US President Donald Trump said he would “love” to see a united Ireland, suggesting that unification will happen eventually and “may as well happen now,” according to The Guardian.
Trump made the remarks at the start of a two-day visit to Ireland on Saturday, appearing to endorse the push for constitutional change on the island, the report said.
The comments were described as an unexpected intervention that prompted a swift rebuttal from the UK government and Northern Ireland's unionist leaders, according to The Guardian.
The report did not provide further details on the specific context of Trump's remarks or the content of the rebuttals from UK officials and unionist leaders.
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- Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland — The Guardian — World
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