Trump expresses support for Irish reunification during Dublin visit

U.S. President Donald Trump said on September 12, 2026, that he supports the reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Trump made the comments during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dublin. He said he would "love to see" a united Ireland and called the idea "fantastic." He also said reunification "is going to happen eventually." Trump added that the UK would have a voice in the matter. The visit was partly for a golf tournament at his Irish course. Trump also met Irish President Catherine Connolly. Martin did not comment publicly on Trump's words. British government ministers were not pleased with what Trump said. Northern Ireland is currently part of the United Kingdom, making reunification a sensitive political issue.