Trump's move in Ireland: "Will happen"
Donald Trump is in Ireland for political meetings and golf.
At the same time, the president is sparking strong reactions following remarks about a "united Ireland."
"It would be fantastic," he says.
On Saturday morning, US President Donald Trump met with both Irish President Catherine Connolly and Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin.
Afterwards, Trump described the meeting with Connolly as "very nice" and "very respectful."
The Irish President stated that, during the meeting, she had expressed her views on global conflicts and emphasized that "the normalization of war and genocide can never be accepted," reports *The Irish Times*.
Meanwhile, hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Dublin to protest against Trump's visit. Criticism is directed, among other things, at his foreign policy and US support for Israel—a topic he also faced several questions about during a press briefing with Micheál Martin on Saturday afternoon.
**Wants to see a united Ireland**
Trump also took the opportunity to comment on Ireland and Northern Ireland.
When asked if he would like to see a united Ireland, Trump replied that he "would love to see it" and believes it will happen eventually.
The statement has already sparked reactions in Northern Ireland.
Gavin Robinson, leader of the Northern Irish unionist party the DUP, strongly criticized the remarks, stating that Northern Ireland's future should be decided by the people who live there.
"Not by comments in London, Dublin, or Washington," he said.
After the meetings in Dublin, Trump is traveling on to Doonbeg, where the Irish Open is being played at Trump International Golf Links. Trump is expected to follow the tournament and present the winner's trophy on Sunday.
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