On a visit to Ireland, President Trump met with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and raised the issue of Irish Unity. At a later press conference, sitting beside the Taoiseach, President Trump said that he would “love to see it unified” adding that it is, “going to happen, and would be “a great thing”
Responding to the comments, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald said, “I acknowledge President Trump’s comments on the reunification of Ireland. The conversation on Irish unity has shifted, and the onus is on the Taoiseach to begin planning. We have secured peace, and as we approach the thirtieth anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, our national journey is now reunification, which is organised, planned, and a peaceful transition.”
Adding, “The Irish peace process and the role of the United States in this are an example of successful diplomacy and foreign policy where the US has been a critical partner over three decades.
The Irish peace process has demonstrated that conflict can be ended and that conflict is not inevitable, stating, “At this time of very significant global challenge, Ireland seeks to promote our values of peace, neutrality, disarmament, upholding international rule of law, and strengthening the pursuit of justice and the protection of human rights.
In referencing the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank, the Sinn Féin President said, “We want to see President Trump apply the same approach to Palestine and promote a global agenda for peace. This means that the United States must stop arming Israel. The United States must stop facilitating the genocide of Palestinian people. Israel must no longer be allowed to act with impunity.”
Mary Lou offered the ongoing support of Sinn Féin in the cause of peace, “We are absolutely prepared to offer our continued support and solidarity, and to lend all our experience to this end.”
