Trump says Northern Ireland joining Ireland only natural
During a visit to Ireland, Donald Trump reiterated his support for a united Ireland, describing the potential merger as a natural progression. The comments have drawn both support and public protest during his stay at his golf resort in County Clare.
Why it matters
Statements from a US President regarding the political status of Northern Ireland carry significant diplomatic weight and potential controversy.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Donald Trump is on day two of the visit to Ireland where he will spend the day at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare, for the Irish Open
President Donald Trump has doubled down on his support for a united Ireland.
He's on day two of a visit, which he is spending at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare, for the Irish Open.
On Saturday, Trump told reporters he would love to see a united Ireland while at a meeting with the Taoiseach (Irish PM) Micheál Martin in Dublin.
Speaking on Sunday at his Doonbeg golf resort, he said it would be natural to put Ireland and Northern Ireland "together".
He spoke to reporters after watching the tournament leader Irish golfer Shane Lowry tee off.
He described what he said about a united Ireland as "a fairly routine comment".
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