Trump reiterates support for united Ireland, says won't talk about Scotland 'yet'
U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for the unification of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland during a visit to Dublin. While he expressed enthusiasm for Irish unity, he declined to comment on the potential for Scottish independence at this time.
Why it matters
The comments represent a significant diplomatic intervention by a U.S. President into the internal constitutional affairs of the United Kingdom, potentially straining relations with the British government.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday (September 13, 2026) reiterated his support for Northern Ireland breaking from the United Kingdom to unify with the Republic of Ireland, but said he would not talk about Scotland becoming independent “yet”.
Mr. Trump surprised officials in Dublin and annoyed pro-British politicians in Northern Ireland and London by enthusiastically backing Irish unity during a visit to Dublin on Saturday (September 12, 2026), saying he would “love” to see it happen sooner rather than later.
“You have Northern Ireland and you have Ireland and it would seem to me that one of the ‘naturals’ of all time is to put them together,” Trump told reporters during a visit to a golf tournament at one of his resorts, doubling down on his initial comments.
“You asked about Scotland. That one I won’t talk about yet. I’ll save that for another day,” he added.
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