It wasn’t that long ago that Trump slated Biden for visiting Ireland while “the world is exploding”. Now Trump is due to visit Ireland in the coming months despite his critical comments.
While many people were happy to see incumbent US president Joe Biden visit Ireland, a country in which he is proud to have heritage, Trump was one of the few who criticised him for leaving the US in April.
Trump said, “He’s now in Ireland, he’s not going to have a news conference… when the world is exploding”.
The former US president then stated, “I own property in Ireland; I’m not going to Ireland”. Yet now the news has surfaced that Donald Trump will visit Ireland in the coming months.
Donald Trump to visit Ireland – a quick visit
While the exact date of his arrival has not yet been confirmed, it has been said that he could be expected on 3 May and is confirmed to be staying at his hotel, The Trump International Golf Links Hotel in Doonbeg, County Clare.
His trip has been given the go-ahead, despite having commented, “The world is exploding around us, you could end up in a third world war, and this guy is going to be in Ireland” in response to Biden’s recent trip to Ireland.
Many are anticipating the arrival of Trump, including local Fine Gael councillor Gabriel Keating, who recently told the Irish Independent, “A former American president coming to a little village like Doonbeg, where he has a business employing a few hundred people, is a good thing.”
A round of inspections – what is in store for the former president
The former US president last visited his Irish property, which he bought in 2014, back in 2019 during his service as US head of state. This time round, he is due to arrive at Shannon Airport on 3 May, intending to inspect his properties.
So this means not only will Trump be visiting Ireland, but he is expected to hop across the Irish Sea to visit Scotland, where he also has golf businesses and hotels.
During the first week of May, Trump will visit Trump International Golf Links Aberdeen and Trump International Golf Links Turnberry. This trip will require heavy security measures in place.
Those involved in planning the trip have stated that the purpose of this weeklong trip is to inspect his properties, which are valued at between €25–50 million.
A warm welcome expected – the opposite of Trump’s previous visit
Councillor Gabriel Keating added that businesspeople would be delighted with the news since Clare, Munster, is the home of tourism in Ireland.
The controversial character was greeted by protests in Dublin on his previous visit in 2019. However, the former president is expected to be welcomed with open arms this time around.
Gabriel Keating added, “Controversy goes out the window when somebody comes to promote an area, which he will do. The fact he is coming will bring a lot of people. It’s great for business and great for the area.”
