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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by CBS News and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:21:21 UTC.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  7. Macron, Carney to visit North Atlantic French islands after Trump's map post

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