Backlash grows over Trump's 'completely wrong' comments on Irish reunification

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What happened

Robert Jenrick has said Donald Trump's call for Irish reunification was "completely wrong".

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  • Reported by Sky News and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:59:00 UTC.

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  1. Trump in Ireland: What are Irish people saying about the visit?

  2. Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be 'fantastic'

  3. Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic

  4. Trump says he would ‘love to see’ a united Ireland during Irish visit

  5. Backlash grows over Trump's 'completely wrong' comments on Irish reunification

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