Trump endorses the idea of a united Ireland
US President Donald Trump said he would love to see a united Ireland and suggested unification might as well happen now during a visit to Dublin. His remarks drew protests around the trip. The RSS reports do not indicate that he discussed the issue with the British government beforehand.
Why it matters
The comment adds international attention to a constitutional question governed by consent in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Part of the September 13, 2026 brief.