Trump’s comments broke with longstanding U.S. neutrality on the question of reuniting the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland — a highly sensitive issue in the U.K.
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Trump, in Dublin, says he ‘would love to see’ Ireland reunified
A united Ireland would be 'fantastic' says Trump during Irish visit
Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit
Trump says he would "love" a unified Ireland as he kicks off visit
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WorldPingThis blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here: Full story: Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland Reuters has issued a series of alerts on Trump’s latest comments (he is currently meeting with Micheál Martin).
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingUS president says on visit to republic that unification will happen eventually so ‘may as well happen now’ Donald Trump has said he would “love” to see a united Ireland and that it “may as well happen now”.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
President Trump's visit to Ireland mixes official talks with Irish leaders and attendance at the Irish Open at a golf course that the president owns.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham maintains there is not enough popular support for Northern Ireland to leave the UK.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingTrump made the comments during a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin, but Downing Street says it will "stick to the Good Friday Agreement".
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC News
US President Donald Trump's trip to Ireland to watch a golf tournament has also included meetings with leaders there.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Deutsche Welle
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