Trump calls Irish leader Andy Burnham a nice man but labels him liberal

On a visit to Ireland, Donald Trump praised Andy Burnham as a "very nice guy" while adding that Burnham leans liberal, a trait Trump finds unfortunate. When asked about Burnham's stance on a united Ireland, Trump said he was unaware of the specific remarks but had spoken with him. He also claimed the Irish prime minister intends to approve additional North Sea drilling and will halt wind-farm projects.

The comments mirror Trump’s earlier compliments toward Sir Keir Starmer, describing him as a good, liberal friend. Trump’s itinerary also included remarks on artificial intelligence, asserting the United States must stay ahead of China and warning that some critics are exaggerating AI risks. He suggested the U.S. could impose safeguards but emphasized the need to maintain its technological edge.