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Security enlists thousands ahead of Donald Trump's visit to Ireland
A survey indicates wide public opposition as officials prepare for the upcoming trip.
Latest update: Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he had no concerns about Donald Trump meeting President Catherine Connolly, as golfer Rory McIlroy pledged to avoid politics.
The short version
- A poll by the Sunday Independent and Ireland Thinks found that 69 percent of respondents in Ireland do not support Donald Trump's visit.[Al Jazeera]
- Roughly 4,000 security personnel, including about 1,000 US Secret Service agents, are enlisted to protect the US president during the trip.[Al Jazeera]
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated he has no concerns regarding Trump's scheduled meeting with President Catherine Connolly.[The Guardian]
- Golfer Rory McIlroy noted that competitors at Doonbeg intend to concentrate on the tournament rather than politics.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- A poll indicated that 69 percent of people surveyed in Ireland do not support Donald Trump's visit.[Al Jazeera]
- Approximately 4,000 security personnel, including roughly 1,000 US Secret Service agents, are deployed for the visit.[Al Jazeera]
- Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed no concerns regarding the meeting between Trump and President Catherine Connolly.[The Guardian]
- Golfer Rory McIlroy stated that players at Doonbeg will focus on the game rather than politics.[The Guardian]
Sources
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