{
  "id": 7006594,
  "title": "Trump backs Irish unification, calls it 'a fantastic thing'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/trump-backs-irish-unification-calls-it-a-fantastic-thing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T22:23:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1531450/trump-backs-irish-unification-calls-it-fantastic-thing"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nTrump'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.",
  "summary": "DOONBEG, Ireland: Donald Trump said 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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former US President Donald Trump supports a united Ireland.",
    "He called it a fantastic thing during his visit to Ireland.",
    "Trump's stance drew mixed reactions and protests in Ireland."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Did Irish President troll Trump with three gifts? 5 things to know about Catherine Connolly's meeting with POTUS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/did-irish-president-troll-trump-with-three-gifts-5-things-to-know",
        "published": "2026-09-12T17:41:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Irish leaders react after Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/irish-leaders-react-after-trump-says-hed-love-to-see-a-unified-ireland",
        "published": "2026-09-12T19:20:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "Trump says Irish unification would be ‘fantastic,’ will happen ‘eventually’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/trump-says-irish-unification-would-be-fantastic-will-happen-eventually",
        "published": "2026-09-12T20:55:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}