Coverage dated September 10, 2026 to September 15, 2026

Trump Says He Backs a United Ireland, Stoking a Divisive Debate

Headline from Time, on the newest of 4 developments

The President called uniting Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland “one of the ‘naturals’ of all time.”

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Developments in this update

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  1. Trump weighs in on Irish unity during visit

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

  2. Trump says Irish unification would be ‘fantastic,’ breaking with precedent

    Headline from West Hawaii Today ·

  3. Irish leaders, local protests react after President Donald Trump says he'd 'love' to see a unified Ireland

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

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    Trump Says He Backs a United Ireland, Stoking a Divisive Debate

    Headline from Time ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

90 articles, oldest first.

  1. Bloomberg

    Trump’s Ireland Golf Visit Puts Dublin’s Charm Strategy to the Test (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    For Ireland, Donald Trump’s visit to his golf course in the west of the country is a chance to impress the capricious president. It’s also fraught with risk.

  2. Al Jazeera

    ‘Majority do not welcome him’: Trump heads to Ireland amid fury over Gaza (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Protests set to erupt across Ireland, where President Connolly has long regarded the US as an untrustworthy power.

  3. The Guardian

    Ireland holds its breath as its leftwing president prepares to meet Trump (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Many are rooting for vocal critic Catherine Connolly to let rip in Dublin meeting, but others hope she holds back Ireland’s president, Catherine Connolly, has called Donald Trump abhorrent and an abuser of power.

  4. WFMZ Allentown

    Trump is heading to Ireland for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    DUBLIN (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking a break this weekend from the pressures of the Iran war and American voter anger over the conflict’s economic fallout by indulging in one of his favorite pastimes: golf.

  5. BBC News

    President Trump to arrive in Ireland for two-day visit (opens BBC News)

    Published

    BBC News's feed description

    Donald Trump will arrive on Saturday morning at Dublin Airport ahead of a two-day visit to Ireland.

  6. Just the News

    Trump expresses support for a unified Ireland: 'would love to see it' (opens Just the News)

    Published

    Just the News's feed description

    While meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin in Dublin, Trump said he supported the unification of Ireland with Northern Ireland, which is part of the United Kingdom.

  7. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Trump will meet with Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    President Donald Trump is landing in Dublin on Saturday for talks with Ireland's president and prime minister

  8. France 24

    Trump meets Ireland's leaders in Dublin before heading to his golf club (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    US President Donald Trump landed in Ireland on Saturday for talks with Ireland's leaders and a major tournament at his oceanfront golf club in Doonbeg. The weekend visit is just the latest example of how the US leader blends his official duties with his personal interests.

  9. France 24

    Trump lands in Ireland for golf tournament, PM talks (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Donald Trump landed in Ireland under tight security Saturday for two days of diplomacy and golf, on a trip that again blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.

  10. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    President Trump arrives in Dublin to meet Ireland’s leaders before attending golf tournament (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Kit Maher Dublin (CNN) — President Donald Trump touched down in Ireland Saturday morning, where he will hold talks with the country’s leaders before attending a tournament at one of his golf courses.

  11. KION Central Coast

    President Trump says Irish reunification ‘would be a fantastic thing,’ during visit to Ireland (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Kit Maher, Issy Ronald, Niamh Kennedy, CNN Dublin (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Saturday that Irish reunification “would be a fantastic thing” during a bilateral meeting with Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin, something he projected is “going to happen eventually.

  12. The Guardian

    Donald Trump lands in Dublin for two-day Ireland visit – live (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    US president will hold talks with Ireland’s leftwing president Catherine Connolly, and play golf Donald Trump has touched down in Dublin this morning for a two-day visit to Ireland, where he will hold talks with the Irish president and prime minister, and play golf.

  13. New York Post

    Trump arrives in Ireland to meet leaders before attending Irish Open golf tournament (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin on Saturday, where he will meet Ireland's leaders before attending a golf tournament at one of his resorts

  14. CBS News

    Trump arrives in Ireland for talks and to watch the Irish Open (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The visit mixes official talks with Irish leaders and an attendance of the Irish Open at a golf course which the president owns.

  15. Bloomberg

    Irish Leaders Downplay Tensions as Trump Arrives For Visit (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    US President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit, set for meetings with the country’s prime minister and president as well as plans to attend the Irish Open at his family’s golf resort.

  16. Newsweek

    What Ireland’s President Has Said About Trump Ahead of First Meeting (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Trump arrives in Dublin on Saturday for a two-day visit to Ireland.

  17. WTOP Washington DC

    Photos show President Trump’s two-day visit to Ireland that combines work and pleasure. (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    President Donald Trump began his weekend visit to Ireland with talks with the country’s president and prime minister, before traveling to watch the Irish Open golf tournament held on a course he owns on the country’s Atlantic coast.

  18. WFMZ Allentown

    Trump meets Ireland's leaders before heading to his golf club in Doonbeg (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    U.S. President Donald Trump has held talks in Dublin with Irish President Catherine Connolly during a weekend visit centered on a major golf tournament at his course on the Atlantic coast. Trump also met with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin.…

  19. Independent Journal Review

    Trump says he would love to see Ireland unified (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    During a two-day visit to Dublin, US President Donald Trump said he would love to see a unified Ireland and that it would be a great feather in everybody’s cap, noting the UK would have a say in the matter.

  20. Bloomberg

    Trump Said He’d Love to See a ‘United’ Ireland During Visit (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    US President Donald Trump said he would like to see Ireland “unified,” a remark that puts him at odds with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham who recently said the issue is off the table.

  21. Fox News

    Trump says he would 'love' to see Ireland unified as one nation (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Saturday during a trip to Ireland that he would love to see the country unified. The Republic of Ireland has been an independent nation since 1922, while Northern Ireland has been part of the United Kingdom since it's creation in 1921.

  22. Newsweek

    Trump Wants To See United Ireland: 'It's Going To Happen Eventually' (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    U.S. president made comment during meeting in Dublin with the Irish prime minister.

  23. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Trump says he'd like to see a unified Ireland as he visits for golf at his Doonbeg course (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

    Published

    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Donald Trump says a reunified Ireland would be “fantastic.”

  24. WFMZ Allentown

    Trump says Irish unification would be 'fantastic' (opens WFMZ Allentown)

    Published

    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Donald Trump said Saturday he would "love to see" a united Ireland, wading into a politically sensitive subject as he embarked on a two-day Irish visit that blurs the lines between his presidency and personal business interests.

  25. WSVN Miami

    Trump touches a nerve while in Ireland by saying reunification would be ‘fantastic’ (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    DUBLIN (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a unified Ireland would be “fantastic” as he waded into a complex and politically charged...

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