Donald Trump departs Ireland to ‘confront’ accuser in New York case

Mr Trump said he would “probably attend” the hearing as he spoke to reporters while golfing at his resort outside the village of Doonbeg, Co Clare 

Former US president Donald Trump playing golf at Trump International Golf Links & Hotel in Doonbeg. Picture: PA Wire

Former US president Donald Trump said he cut his trip to Ireland short so he could return to “confront” his accuser in a New York civil rape case, which he described as a “political attack”.

Mr Trump departed Shannon Airport at approximately 5.30pm on Thursday after arriving in Ireland one day earlier.