We will have to meet Trump if he's elected, despite 'crass' comments: Varadkar

Minister Leo Varadkar has said that Irish politicians will have no choice but to meet with Donald Trump if he gets elected as US President.

We will have to meet Trump if he's elected, despite 'crass' comments: Varadkar
Mon, 13 Jun, 2016 - 17:31

Minister Leo Varadkar has said that Irish politicians will have no choice but to meet with Donald Trump if he gets elected as US President.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has called some of Trump's campaign remarks "dangerous and racist" - while Minister Varadkar said the presumptive Republican nominee's comments on the Orlando shooting were "crass and tasteless".

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