President Donald Trump will take part in a number of events in Dublin on Saturday morning, including a meeting with Irish leader Micheál Martin.

President Donald Trump said Saturday that while first lady Melania Trump did not accompany him on his visit to Ireland, she was there “in spirit.” “My wife is here,” Trump said Saturday during his speech in Dublin. “My wife is here in spirit. She’s watching right now.” He then joked about the first lady’s reasons for skipping the trip.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he would "love" to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin that drew a sharp response from pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland.

President Donald Trump sparked the ire of some Irish leaders shortly after his arrival in Dublin Saturday when he expressed an interest in seeing a unified Ireland.

By Bo Erickson and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Ireland's leaders on Saturday before attending a golf tournament this weekend, a departure from his recent focus on the Iran war and his party's effort to maintain power in November's midterm elections.

Reform hits back at Trump over Ireland reunification row - The US president claimed Irish reunification was inevitable, adding it “may as well happen now”, during a visit to Dublin on Saturday

The visit mixes official talks with Irish leaders and an attendance of the Irish Open at a golf course which the president owns.