# Ireland holds its breath as leftwing president prepares to meet Trump

https://mins.news/en/item/54908

- The Guardian, 2026-09-11 16:13 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/11/ireland-president-catherine-connolly-meet-donald-trump-dublin

> Irish President Catherine Connolly has called Donald Trump abhorrent and an abuser of power. Their protocol meeting during Trump’s Dublin visit has prompted government anxiety and public anticipation, with some urging Connolly to criticise him and others warning that provocation could threaten Ireland’s economy.

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