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Thousands March Through Dublin in Protest Against Donald Trump's Visit ...
A poll found 69% of respondents did not welcome the visit as marchers accused Trump of warmongering, racism and genocide.
Thousands gathered in Dublin on the first day of Donald Trump's two-day trip to Ireland, with a poll by Ireland Thinks and the Sunday Independent showing 69% of those surveyed opposed the visit.
Demonstrators marched from Parnell Square to Molesworth Street near Leinster House to signal the Irish government that hosting Trump was wrong. Leaders emphasized how his policies inflict domestic suffering on Irish people.
Activist Ailbhe Smyth told crowds Trump has a "lust for power" and will "trample on everything we stand for." Richard Boyd Barrett of People Before Profit claimed his policies threaten Irish energy bills this winter.
After meetings with Taoiseach Michel Martin and President Catherine Connolly, Trump traveled to his golf resort in Doonbeg. One guest at Buswells Hotel confronted protesters outside, illustrating division over the visit.
Although protesters remained separated from official proceedings, their message reached American tourists throughout Dublin. Signs warning "You can't bomb your way out of the Epstein files" reflected broader public frustration with the visit.