'If Ed Walsh phones, Donald Trump answers': Will the US president's golf buddy be his Irish enforcer as ambassador?
Briefly

Edward Walsh has taken up his role as the new US ambassador to Ireland, receiving an official welcome. However, there is a significant disconnect between his government's policies and the sentiments in Ireland. Many Irish people harbor strong disapproval towards the actions of the Trump administration, especially concerning conflicts in Gaza and Iran, as well as concerning trade negotiations that could harm the economy. Concerns are heightened over the potential repercussions of erratic political behavior from the US president.
The new US ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh, has arrived in his palatial residence in the Phoenix Park with a welcome from the powers-that-be.
Lurking in the background is an ill-disguised Irish loathing of much of what is going on in Donald Trump's White House - the war in Gaza, the bombing of Iran and the precarious nature of current trade talks.
The reception of Edward Walsh is tinged with awkwardness, and in certain quarters, the policies of his government will be met with downright hostility.
A potential trade fallout could be devastating for the Irish economy amidst the unpredictable nature of the president's actions.
Read at Independent
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