Trump in Ireland: US president drops Irish unity bombshell during Dublin visit | DW News

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Trump's visit to Ireland sparked controversy after the US president's bombshell comments in Dublin broke a political taboo of leaders not interfering in other countries' internal affairs during foreign visits. They come just days after UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said a referendum on Irish reunification is "off the table." We talk to Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times, and Jennifer Duggan, Dublin Bureau Chief for Bloomberg News, about reaction to Trump's intervention. #dwcurrentaffairs #trump #ireland Chapters: 00:00 Trump in Ireland backs Irish reunification 00:51 Trump's Irish reunification comments spark backlash 02:53 Why Trump's remarks shocked Ireland | Pat Leahy 06:57 How Dublin and London reacted | Jennifer Duggan 10:37 Trump, Irish America and the midterm elections For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deu

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