Irish leaders react after Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland
President Donald Trump sparked the ire of some Irish leaders shortly after his arrival in Dublin Saturday when he expressed an interest in seeing a unified Ireland.
DOONBEG, Ireland - During his two-day visit to Ireland, former US President Donald Trump expressed his support for a united Ireland, calling it "a fantastic thing." The Republican president met with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, stating that the unification of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which has been divided for over a century, would eventually happen. He mentioned that the UK would have something to say about it, but the process could start sooner.
Trump's support for a united Ireland has drawn mixed reactions from various parties in Ireland. While some, like the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party, condemned the idea as destructive to the country, others have been vocal in opposing Trump's visit to Ireland. Hundreds of protesters gathered in Dublin, chanting "Donald Trump is not welcome here," and setting a US flag on fire. Despite the protests, Trump received a warm welcome during his brief appearance in Doonbeg, where he was reportedly cheered by golf fans.
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