Donald Trump says US-Irish relations have "never been as good as it is right now"

During a two-day visit to Ireland, President Donald Trump took questions at Farmleigh House in Dublin with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and gave a positive assessment of current US-Irish relations, calling Martin a friend and saying their countries’ extensive ties would keep strengthening. He also thanked Ireland for hosting him. Martin welcomed Trump and described the partnership as strong and long-standing. At the same appearance, Trump said he favored Irish reunification and believed it would eventually happen, though he acknowledged the UK would have a say. The trip included a meeting with Irish President Catherine Connolly, heavy security, planned protests, and a later stop at Trump’s Doonbeg golf resort for the Irish Open.