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Trump stirs controversy with Irish unity calls
Published 3 weeks ago
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US President Donald Trump sparked controversy during his brief visit to Ireland by publicly advocating for Irish unity, calling it "one of the naturals of all time" to unite Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The comments drew support from Ireland's republican Sinn Féin party but were firmly rejected by British politicians, who emphasised Northern Ireland's status as part of the UK and the importance of the Good Friday Agreement. Trump spent less than 48 hours in Ireland, attending the Irish Open at his golf course in Doonbeg before departing.
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