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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar called Trump intelligent but dangerously unprepared, recalling his failed attempts to steer the US president away from social media chaos. Now, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President Catherine Connolly must navigate this volatile visit—centered on the Irish Open golf tournament—while balancing diplomacy, economic interests, and public sentiment. Martin, seasoned in handling Trump, will spotlight Ireland-US ties and protect vital tax revenue from American firms, while Connolly, though cautious, is expected to stand firm against war and environmental rollbacks despite constitutional constraints. Amid protests from 61% of the public who oppose Trump’s invitation, the government faces a high-stakes diplomatic tightrope walk, with a joint presser possible and Trump set to deliver a speech at the US Ambassador’s residence.

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