Trump backs Irish reunification during Dublin visit, then heads to Doonbeg golf

While in Dublin, the US president declared that Irish reunification “will happen eventually,” calling it a “great thing” and commending the Irish leadership, including President Catherine Connolly and Taoiseach Micheál Martin. After the meetings, he flew to his Doonbeg golf resort in County Clare, where he watched the Irish Open and was greeted enthusiastically by members, with chants of “USA.” The visit sparked a sizable protest march through Dublin, disrupting traffic and featuring anti-Trump slogans and criticism of his Middle East stance; smaller demonstrations occurred at Shannon Airport and Doonbeg.

Police arrested three women for trespassing and public-order offences at the golf course, who later appeared in Ennis District Court. Trump’s remarks are likely to further complicate relations with the United Kingdom and influence discussions among Northern Irish parties, drawing reactions from unionist leaders and Sinn Féin. He is scheduled to present the Irish Open trophy on Sunday, but the diplomatic fallout may dominate coverage.