Sinn Féin has announced a boycott of an event in Washington due to controversial comments by Donald Trump regarding Palestinians and Ukraine. This decision complicates matters for Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who faces criticism from both his own party and Sinn Féin. The party leader, Mary Lou McDonald, labeled Trump's remarks a significant turning point. Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris expressed disapproval, emphasizing the importance of engagement over boycott. Discussions are ongoing around the implications of Trump’s potential return for Ireland-US relations, especially ahead of an upcoming meeting.
Both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste Simon Harris have criticised Ms McDonald's decision, with Mr Martin accusing Sinn Féin of "playing politics".
Mr Harris, who is attending the G20 Summit, said "it's always easier to just not show up" and politicians should "actually engage with people on complex and important issues".
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