Trump Visits Ireland to Meet Leaders and Attend Amgen Irish Open
President Trump visited Ireland to meet with Irish leaders and attend the Amgen Irish Open golf tournament at his Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg. The visit has drawn attention from both US and Irish media, with some outlets reporting a diplomatic strain around the trip.
According to the New York Times, Trump landed in Dublin on Saturday morning and met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the prime minister of Ireland. CNN reported that Trump is meeting with Ireland's leaders and will also attend the Amgen Irish Open at his golf course.
The Associated Press noted that Trump said he 'would love to see the reunification of the Republic of Ireland,' a comment that drew immediate attention. NPR covered the diplomatic controversy surrounding the visit, including efforts by local authorities to shield the trip from protesters and keep focus on the tournament.