Welcome yes, but don’t get bowled over by US president

What needs to be avoided is the traditional fawning by Irish politicians of US presidents, says Daniel McConnell.

Welcome yes, but don’t get bowled over by US president
Sat, 18 May, 2019 - 01:00
Daniel McConnell

SO, HE is coming. Or is he?

It was confirmed early this week that controversial US president Donald Trump was set to visit Ireland next month.

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