Trump says united Ireland would be a 'great thing'

特朗普表示,统一的爱尔兰将是一件“了不起的事情”。

Newshour

2026-09-12

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US president Donald Trump has said a united Ireland would be a 'great thing' on two-day visit to Dublin and the west of Ireland - a comment likely to inflame tensions over the status of Northern Ireland. The British government responded by saying there was no majority support for a referendum on unification, which is what is outlined in a 1998 peace deal. Also in the programme: Saudi Arabia has shut a key oil pipeline after a drone attack launched from Iraq; we will hear from Ukrainian's oldest literary festival, as questions remain on the use of Russian language in Ukraine; and why Wembley Stadium in London will tonight be filled with music-loving Punjabis. (Photo shows US president Donald Trump in Dublin during his trip to the Republic of Ireland on 12 September 2026. Credit: James Manning/PA)
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  • Hello and welcome to NewsHour from the BBC World Service, live from London.

  • This is Owen Bennett-Jones.

  • Well, US President Donald Trump has said he would love to see a unified Ireland.

  • He was speaking to reporters on his visit to Dublin.

  • Well, I don't want to cause any problems, but I will tell you, I'd love to see it unified.

  • I have friends on both sides, great people.