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Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump

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What happened

Many are rooting for vocal critic Catherine Connolly to let rip in Dublin meeting, but others hope she holds back Ireland’s president, Catherine Connolly, has called Donald Trump abhorrent and an abuser of power.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:13:09 UTC.

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