Bo Erickson, Padraic Halpin and Conor HumphriesSep 13, 2026 – 2.36pmDublin | US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (Sunday AEST) he would “love” to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin that drew a sharp response from pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland.Trump’s comments come weeks after new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said a referendum on Northern Ireland leaving the United Kingdom was “off the table”, a position Downing Street on Saturday said remained unchanged.ReutersSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles