On a visit to Ireland on the 12th, US President Trump said he would like to see Ireland and Northern Ireland "united." The remark drew swift rebuttals from UK politicians: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said on social media that "Trump is, as always, talking recklessly, just like when he talked about Greenland and wanted Canada to become the 51st US state," and insisted Northern Ireland is part of the UK. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Northern Ireland is a proud, indivisible part o

2026-09-13

On a visit to Ireland on the 12th, US President Trump said he would like to see Ireland and Northern Ireland "united." The remark drew swift rebuttals from UK politicians: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch said on social media that "Trump is, as always, talking recklessly, just like when he talked about Greenland and wanted Canada to become the 51st US state," and insisted Northern Ireland is part of the UK. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Northern Ireland is a proud, indivisible part of the United Kingdom.