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Trump ‘ready to open his arms but also ready to go head to head’, says son
Eric Trump said his father expects the meeting with Catherine Connolly to go exceptionally well as protests and major security measures continue.
On Saturday, President Donald Trump arrived in Ireland for a two-day visit, meeting Irish President Catherine Connolly at Áras an Uachtaráin and Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh Estate to discuss bilateral ties.
Security operations reached record levels across Dublin and Doonbeg as authorities prepared for the visit, with Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly warning on Friday that there would be "no tolerance" for public disorder.
From his resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare, Eric Trump defended his father's visit, criticizing Ireland's planning process while highlighting that the golf resort is the largest employer on the west side of Ireland.
Officials expect Trump to press Ireland on Liquefied Natural Gas imports to reduce trade imbalances, while Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee confirmed upcoming legislation restricting trade with West Bank settlements.
Trump will travel to his golf resort for the Irish Open, where he is expected to present the trophy on Sunday, following his recent comments about potential business expansion in Dublin.