TRUMP100 Did Donald Trump just call for a united Ireland?
Mar 18, 2026
Irish and UK leaders navigate an awkward Oval Office moment as a controversial remark about Irish unity causes headlines. Tension with Europe and NATO rises amid fiery criticisms of foreign leaders. Developments in the Iran conflict and a high-profile counterterrorism resignation hint at cracks within the movement. Legal fallout from high-profile depositions also features.
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Trump's Public Rebuke Deepens Transatlantic Friction
- Donald Trump publicly criticised Keir Starmer on immigration and energy while praising personal qualities, creating transatlantic tensions during a St Patrick's Day Oval Office meeting.
- Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin intervened to defend Starmer, highlighting delicate EU-UK-US relations and trade frictions mentioned earlier in the meeting.
Trump Jokes About Irish Unity And Missteps On Irish Figures
- At the Capitol lunch Trump joked about Irish unity directly to Emma Little-Pengelly, suggesting a merger between Northern Ireland and the Republic.
- He also misgendered Ireland's president and praised the Deputy First Minister, causing diplomatic embarrassment and local sensitivity.
Assassinations Escalate Iran Conflict With Unclear Aftermath
- Israeli strikes have killed senior Iranian figures including Ali Larijani and Qods-affiliated commanders, escalating the Iran war and raising succession uncertainty.
- Hosts warned successors could radicalise Tehran further and criticised lack of a US 'day after' plan.