Trump visits Ireland, says unification would be 'fantastic'

US President Donald Trump expressed his desire to see the Republic of Ireland reunite with British-run Northern Ireland during a trip to Ireland. He met with Irish President Michael D Higgins and Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin. Trump stated, "I don't want to cause any problems, but I will tell you, I'd love to see it unified...

I think it would be a fantastic thing." He noted that the eventual unification of the island is likely, saying, "The way I look at it, it's going to happen eventually." The British government responded to Trump's comments, stating that there was no majority public support for a referendum and that a second vote would not occur until public opinion changed.

Trump also discussed the US war with Iran, stating that it would end soon and that the conflict's end would cause oil prices to drop. He defended his decision to attack Iran, claiming that the country was close to obtaining a nuclear weapon, which would pose a threat to Israel and other countries. Trump maintained that the US trade conflict with Canada was nearing resolution, expressing optimism that a deal would be reached "fairly soon."