The article discusses the tension between Donald Trump's rhetoric against the European Union and his claims of not wanting to harm Ireland. Irish TD Mattie McGrath challenged allegiance loyalties, pointing out Taoiseach Micheál Martin's avoidance of expressing support for the EU during his visit to the U.S. Martin's strategy seemed to prioritize keeping peace with Trump, even amid the president's derogatory comments about the EU. This complex political landscape illustrates the balancing act faced by Irish leaders in navigating U.S.-EU relations.
"Who are you loyal to?" TD Mattie McGrath memorably asked in an Oireachtas media committee hearing.
Ursula von der Leyen might be tempted to put the same question to Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who avoided any public expressions of allegiance towards the EU."
The Taoiseach focused on sidestepping anything to provoke thin-skinned Donald Trump, a fixed grin on his face and his mouth shut tight, even as the US president repeatedly strafed the EU."
Donald Trump's claim he doesn't want to hurt Ireland doesn't fit with the way he positioned the European Union as the world's evil empire.
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