Trump unified Ireland remarks and diplomatic reaction 2026
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UK breakup push escalates after Trump backs reunification of Ireland
O'Neill said the three nations shared a common cause because Westminster does not and will never serve their people well.
The memorandum commits the parties to cooperation on economic policy, renewable energy and rebuilding ties with the European Union.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill said in a joint declaration that "Westminster's time is coming to an end."
Editorial: United Ireland debate requires caution amid shifting dynamics
Andy Burnham said during a visit to Belfast that a poll on a united Ireland was “off the table”.
The 1998 Good Friday agreement was intentionally vague about the criteria for holding a border poll.
Donald Trump said he would “love” to see unification during an unofficial visit to Ireland.
Donald Trump's united Ireland comments analysis
Donald Trump predicted a united Ireland will happen and said he would "love to see it" while sitting alongside Taoiseach Micheál Martin on a Saturday.
Ian Paisley, a former DUP MP and Trump family friend, said everyone was entitled to a personal opinion even if it's wrong.
Trump planned to watch the closing round of the Irish Open on Sunday.
Trump says he will remove Irish whiskey tariffs, ends two-day visit
Trump spent day two of his visit to Ireland watching the final day of the Irish Open.
More than 10,000 people marched through Dublin on Saturday to show opposition to the US president.
Trump said he had discussed whiskey tariffs with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and golfer Shane Lowry.
Irish leaders react to Trump's unified Ireland remarks
Trump acknowledged the controversy of his unification remarks during an event at the U.S. Embassy in Ireland but stuck to his comments.
DUP leader Gavin Robinson said Northern Ireland's constitutional future will be decided by the people of Northern Ireland, not by commentary in London, Dublin or Washington.
Trump met with Irish President Catherine Connolly for a closed-door meeting during his visit.
“I didn’t know there was a protest. It can’t be a very big one because we’ve been all over Ireland today already, it’s early in the morning… but I haven’t seen any protest, It’s a friendly protest.”
Trump comments on a united Ireland during Irish visit
Trump's comments on a united Ireland drew criticism from the British government and Northern Ireland's unionists.
US President Donald Trump said he would 'love to see' a united Ireland.
Protesters in Ireland rallied against Trump's support for Israel's actions in Gaza during his visit.
Protests expected as President Trump visits Ireland
Trump said a united Ireland would happen eventually and that the Taoiseach was 'the right man over here to get it moving'.
Trump said his country's relationship with Ireland is 'stronger than ever'.
Irish President Catherine Connolly said she told Trump that 'the normalisation of war and genocide can never be accepted'.