US could play role in united Ireland push after Trump's backing, Irish PM says

What happened: Irish PM Micheál Martin said the US could potentially play a role in a future push for a united Ireland, after President Donald Trump backed reunification during a recent visit to Ireland. Key numbers: Good Friday Agreement signed in 1998. Why it matters: Martin said reconciliation between nationalist and unionist communities must come first, and that more work is needed to define what a united Ireland would look like. A recent Garvaghy Road parade standoff underscored remaining divisions.

Irish PM cites Trump's backing for US role in united Ireland push.

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