Trump says a unified Ireland would be ‘fantastic’ during Irish visit
- Posted on September 12, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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During his recent visit to Ireland, former US President Trump expressed support for Irish reunification, calling it 'fantastic.' However, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham counters that current polling data does not demonstrate sufficient public backing within Northern Ireland for leaving the United Kingdom. The comments reignite longstanding debates about Irish independence and the constitutional status of Northern Ireland, reflecting divergent political perspectives on the island's future.
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