Irish Prime Minister: We must welcome Trump with respect

The Irish government must respect the institution of the American president when Donald Trump arrives to visit Ireland in November, even though he does not agree with his policies, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said ahead of the planned protests.

Trump will visit Ireland for the first time as president during his tour of Europe, where he will attend the 11th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I on November XNUMX in Paris, the White House announced on Friday.

The president's decision to accept an open invitation to Ireland in November "came a bit out of the blue", revealed Varadkar, who as a minister was against inviting the US president but changed his mind after becoming prime minister.

"I don't agree with his politics either, but he is the president of the USA"

Some of the smaller opposition parties started organizing protests during Trump's stay.

"I know a lot of people don't like him, a lot of people don't agree with him or his policies, and I do, actually," Varadkar told state broadcaster RTE on Sunday.

"But he is the president of the USA, and the relationship between Ireland and that country is much more important than any Irish or American government, so I think we should show that office the respect it deserves," the Irishman added.

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During his short trip, Trump will visit Dublin and his golf resort on the west coast, in the village of Dunbeg, the Prime Minister announced.

Varadkar will use the meeting with Trump to discuss trade issues, human rights and Brexit, which will hit Dublin harder than other European Union members.

"As you know, he strongly supports Brexit, so I want to explain to him once again why this is not a good attitude, neither for America nor for Europe," said Varadkar, who met with Trump in March of this year at the White House.