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Irish taxpayers hit €20 million Trump Ireland helicopter trip

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump Helicopter Trip

U.S. President Donald Trump took his family to Ireland on a U.S. military helicopter, sparking taxpayer-funding backlash.
Eric Trump, Lara Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and new wife Bettina Trump accompanied him on the two-day visit.
Irish officials estimated the trip cost Irish taxpayers €20 million, plus additional U.S. expenses.
Protesters demonstrated across Ireland and social-media users accused the Trumps of grifting with public money.

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Trump Praises Irish Unity

President Donald Trump said he would love a united Ireland, calling reunification “fantastic.”
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said a referendum would be considered only after a shift in public opinion.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin met Trump and said there is “no good answer” to the Irish unity question.
Unionist politicians, including former DUP MP Ian Paisley, called Trump’s comment a “rash Trumpism” and cited Greenland and Canada proposals.

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Trump Helicopter Trip

U.S. President Donald Trump took his family to Ireland on a U.S. military helicopter, sparking taxpayer-funding backlash.
Eric Trump, Lara Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and new wife Bettina Trump accompanied him on the two-day visit.
Irish officials estimated the trip cost Irish taxpayers €20 million, plus additional U.S. expenses.
Protesters demonstrated across Ireland and social-media users accused the Trumps of grifting with public money.

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