Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for a united Ireland, dismissing opposition from British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The comments have sparked controversy among political factions in the UK and Ireland.
Why it matters
It illustrates the impact of international political rhetoric on sensitive regional peace agreements and diplomatic relations.
The US president visits one of his golf courses in Ireland. The US president visits one of his golf courses in Ireland. Northern Ireland Donald Trump doubles down on support for united Ireland US president says ‘many people agree’ with his view on unification, brushing off Andy Burnham’s opposition to referendum
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump has reiterated his support for Irish unification and brushed off Andy Burnham’s opposition to a referendum. “Everybody says that. Then things happen,” the US president said on Sunday of the British prime minister’s response.
“It seems to me that one of the naturals of all time is to put them together,” Trump said of the unification of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland .
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