Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump
The Irish government is reportedly anxious regarding an upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Irish President Catherine Connolly. While some hope for a diplomatic encounter, others are eager to see Connolly challenge Trump on his controversial policies during his visit to Dublin.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights the diplomatic tension between the US administration and European leaders who hold opposing political ideologies.
Ireland’s government is said to be anxious about Donald Trump’s meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, the Irish president’s official residence. Composite: Reuters Ireland’s government is said to be anxious about Donald Trump’s meeting with Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin, the Irish president’s official residence. Composite: Reuters Ireland Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump Many are rooting for vocal critic Catherine Connolly to let rip in Dublin meeting, but others hope she holds back
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ireland’s president, Catherine Connolly, has called Donald Trump abhorrent and an abuser of power. In his sole previous comment on Connolly, the US president seemed to think she was a man. Now that they are about to meet, Ireland is holding its breath.
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