Golf, fortune and fanfare: Trump’s Irish Open weekend fuels family business spotlight
DOONBEG (Ireland), Sept 13 — Donald Trump turns his focus Sunday to golf and promoting his business interests, as...
Former US President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland on Sunday to attend the Irish Open golf tournament at his family-owned Donald Trump-owned golf course in Doonbeg. The trip was part of a two-day visit aimed at promoting his business interests. During his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, Trump expressed his desire for a united Ireland, expressing that it "may as well happen now".
His comments broke with Washington's traditional neutrality on the issue and caused controversy, with pro-UK loyalists in Northern Ireland and some British politicians expressing concern. Security for the event was reported to be costing Ireland 20 million euros, with around 4,000 security personnel involved. The tournament features six-time major winner Rory McIlroy, and Trump's presence at the event adds another layer of complexity to the security operation.
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