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

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President Donald Trump has touched a political nerve by saying a unified Ireland would be “fantastic.”…

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  • Reported by ABC News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:34:14 UTC.

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  1. Trump visits Ireland, says unification would be 'fantastic'

  2. A united Ireland would be 'fantastic' says Trump during Irish visit

  3. Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit

  4. Trump says he would "love" a unified Ireland as he kicks off visit

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

  6. Donald Trump says he would ‘love’ to see united Ireland

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

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