{
  "id": 7034252,
  "title": "Trump says he’d ‘love to see’ a united Ireland, and Ireland isn’t sure how to feel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-says-hed-love-to-see-a-united-ireland-and-ireland-isnt-sure-how",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T01:27:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/13/trump-says-hed-love-to-see-a-united-ireland-and-ireland-isnt-sure-how-to-feel/234991"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 13, Donald Trump expressed his desire for a united Ireland during a visit to Ireland, sparking mixed reactions from the Irish public and political leaders. The former president met with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin, where he stated that a united Ireland would be \"a fantastic thing,\" suggesting that it could happen sooner rather than later. He also mentioned that the United Kingdom would likely have something to say about the matter.\n\nUnder the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, only the UK government can decide if a referendum on reunification should be held, and Irish voters must also endorse it for the reunification to occur. Despite this, Trump's comments have raised concerns among many Irish people, who question the appropriateness of the former president discussing the issue, given his personal business interests.\n\nThe visit was marked by both support and opposition. While some protesters took to the streets in Dublin, waving Palestinian flags and chanting against Trump's visit, others, like the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party, expressed their disapproval of the potential destruction of Northern Ireland. Meanwhile, Irish President Catherine Connolly conveyed the strong view of the Irish people regarding the normalization of war and genocide, which Trump's visit seemingly supports.\n\nThe Trump administration has previously maintained a neutral position on the matter, but these comments suggest a shift in the U.S. stance on the issue. As the Irish Open golf tournament wraps up in Doonbeg, Trump faced both enthusiastic and hostile crowds, highlighting the divisive nature of the issue in the country.",
  "summary": "DOONBEG, Sept 13 — Donald Trump said Saturday he would “love to see” a united Ireland, wading into a p...",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump expressed desire for united Ireland during Ireland visit",
    "Irish public and leaders react with mixed emotions",
    "Good Friday Agreement limits referendum decision"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Trump's expression of support for a united Ireland implies a potential shift in the US stance on the issue, which could embolden pro-reunification voices in Ireland while unsettling unionists in Northern Ireland.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/trumps-comments-on-a-united-ireland-may-have-targeted-audience-across",
        "published": "2026-09-12T21:25:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Trump triggers row with backing for united Ireland on trip to Dublin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/trump-triggers-row-with-backing-for-united-ireland-on-trip-to-dublin",
        "published": "2026-09-12T22:28:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Trump says he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland during Irish visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-says-he-would-love-to-see-a-united-ireland-during-irish-visit",
        "published": "2026-09-13T00:43:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "‘Feather in everybody’s cap’: Trump says he’d love to see a ‘unified’ Ireland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/feather-in-everybodys-cap-trump-says-hed-love-to-see-a-unified-ireland",
        "published": "2026-09-13T00:59:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "‘Feather in everybody’s cap’: Trump says he’d love to see a ‘unified’ Ireland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/feather-in-everybodys-cap-trump-says-hed-love-to-see-a-unified-ireland-7035885",
        "published": "2026-09-13T00:59:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Trump would 'love to see' reunified Ireland and Northern Ireland",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/trump-would-love-to-see-reunified-ireland-and-northern-ireland",
        "published": "2026-09-13T02:38:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Watch: What did Donald Trump say about a united Ireland?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/watch-what-did-donald-trump-say-about-a-united-ireland",
        "published": "2026-09-13T06:50:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}