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Critics Slam Martin's Oval Office Meeting with Trump

3/17/2026

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Opposition TDs criticized Taoiseach Micheál Martin's Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as a missed chance to address Iran actions.
Holly Cairns, Social Democrats leader, said Martin's defense of EU allies was meek and he failed to challenge Trump's warmongering.
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD, called Martin's Gaza comments "shameful" and said he did not represent the Irish people's views on Trump.

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Opposition TDs criticized Taoiseach Micheál Martin's Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as a missed chance to address Iran actions.
Holly Cairns, Social Democrats leader, said Martin's defense of EU allies was meek and he failed to challenge Trump's warmongering.
Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD, called Martin's Gaza comments "shameful" and said he did not represent the Irish people's views on Trump.