Trump says Irish unification would be ‘fantastic’
DUBLIN: Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “love to see” a united Ireland, wading into a politically sensitive subject as he embarked on a two-day Irish visit that blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests. After meeting Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, Trump said reunification of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland — split for over a…
DUBLIN: During his two-day visit to Ireland, former US President Donald Trump expressed his support for a united Ireland, stating on Saturday that it would be "fantastic" if the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland were to reunite. After a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin, Trump told reporters that while the union may eventually happen, the UK would likely oppose it.
The island of Ireland has been divided since 1921, with the Republic of Ireland in the south and Northern Ireland in the north, which is part of the United Kingdom. Reunification would require approval from both the people of the Republic of Ireland and a majority in Northern Ireland. The US has maintained a neutral stance on the matter in the past.
Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham dismissed the idea of a unity referendum, a stance met with criticism from the pro-unity party Sinn Fein. Trump's visit to Ireland involved a large security operation, including snipers, and included a visit to a golf tournament at his luxury resort in Doonbeg.
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