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US President Donald Trump voiced support for a united Ireland during a two-day visit to Dublin on Saturday, stating that reunification would be a “fantastic thing.”
Speaking to reporters following a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Trump departed from traditional US neutrality on the issue, asserting that a merger of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will eventually happen.
Trump’s remarks drew a swift response from pro-British unionist leaders in Northern Ireland, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham reiterated his government’s adherence to the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
The US leader’s arrival sparked widespread protests across Ireland, where thousands gathered in Dublin to condemn US foreign policy and ongoing global conflicts.
Demonstrators held protests displaying anti-war slogans, while smaller rallies occurred near Shannon Airport and in Doonbeg, where police arrested three women for public order offences.
Irish President Catherine Connolly also expressed sharp criticism during her meeting with Trump, emphasising the Irish public’s opposition to the normalisation of war.
Following his official meetings in Dublin, Trump flew via Marine One to his family’s golf resort in Doonbeg, where he watched the Irish Open tournament alongside his sons.
The visit highlights the ongoing blending of Trump’s official presidential duties with his private business interests.
During discussions with Prime Minister Martin, the two leaders also addressed pressing international issues, including trade tariffs on European Union pharmaceuticals and broader economic strains between the two nations.
