Trump’s Irish Swing: Diplomacy & Golf | Salt Lake City News

0:00So, word on the street is President Trump is touching down in Ireland this weekend, September 12th. He's got a couple of days planned, starting in Dublin. He's slated to sit down with President Catherine Connelly and Tauy C. Mikel Martin, the Prime Minister. This is his first time back in Ireland since his second term kicked off. After the official business in the capital, the president's heading west to his own turf. The Trump International Golf Links in Dunebag, that's where the Amjinn Irish Open is happening. He's expected to catch the final rounds and might even hand out the trophy on Sunday. Now, this visit isn't without a little history. There's been some back and forth between Trump and President Connelly. She's been pretty vocal about US foreign policy and even called him volatile on the campaign trail. But she's confirmed she'll still meet with him if he's in the country. Irish officials are gearing up for a pretty serious security detail, especially around Dublin and Dunebag. And yeah, expect some folks to be out protesting the visit. They were also talking about a groundbreaking for a new US embassy, but that's looking less likely now.

1:05It's a packed schedule, blending diplomacy with a bit of personal business. We'll have to see how it all plays out on the Emerald Isle. This has been Salt Lake City News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.