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Trump Says He Wants to See a United Ireland

12 September 2026 20:09 PM

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U.S. President Donald Trump has said he would like to see Ireland and Northern Ireland united as a single state, while stressing that he does not want to create any trouble.

Speaking to reporters after meeting Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin on Saturday, Trump said, “I don’t want to create any problems, but I would like to see Ireland united.”

Trump suggested that Irish reunification would happen “sooner or later” and said it would be better if it happened sooner rather than later. He described efforts toward unification as a “wonderful” thing.

Trump has recently been preoccupied with the war with Iran and efforts by Republicans to retain control in the November midterm elections. His visit to Ireland was therefore somewhat outside his usual political schedule. The trip was not an official state visit.

Trade relations between Ireland and the United States, as well as Ireland’s position on the war in Iran, were expected to feature prominently in Trump’s meeting with Martin.

Asked about Trump’s visit, Martin said the economic relationship between Ireland and the United States was extremely important. For decades, successive Irish governments have focused on attracting foreign companies, creating jobs and increasing revenue from corporate taxes. As a result, Ireland has developed a significant presence of U.S.-owned companies.

One of the main attractions of Trump’s visit, however, was the Amgen Irish Open, held at his golf club in Doonbeg. An avid golfer, Trump regularly plays at his own golf properties.

The tournament is the second European Tour event this year to be held at a property owned by Trump. Last month, the NEXO Championship was held at his golf course in Aberdeen, Scotland.

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