Trump Backs United Ireland, UK PM Rejects Call

In September 2026, US President Donald Trump said he would "love" to see a united Ireland, just days after the new UK prime minister had ruled it out. The UK prime minister's office responded that its position on Irish unity remains unchanged, citing a lack of public support. Commentator Dougie Beattie criticized Trump's remarks, saying he "doesn't know his history." The exchange highlights the sensitive issue of Northern Ireland's constitutional status.