Trump's comments on a united Ireland may have targeted audience across the Atlantic
Nobody could have predicted that today's main global headline would be Trump's desire to see a unified Ireland.
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"This does not represent a shift in US foreign policy."
— Mick Mulvaney , Politician
"There is bipartisan support for that deal, and that is not going to change."
— Brendan Boyle , Politician
"eventually unification would happen"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Bill Clinton is a former President of the United States.
Democratic Congressman who supports the Good Friday Agreement.
President of Ireland Catherine Connolly is involved in political leadership and public affairs.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Former Irish President known for her human rights activism.
Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.
Former Republican Congressman and Trump's special envoy to Northern Ireland.
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