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Former president Donald Trump says Ireland has successfully “lured” American companies

The trip is Trump’s first abroad since he became the first former US president to face criminal charges

  • May 3, 2023
Trump last visited the 400-acre resort, which he bought in 2014, while president in 2019. Picture: Getty

Former US president Donald Trump has said Ireland has done a good job “luring” US companies to the country.

He was speaking to reporters after his arrival at his golf course outside the town of Doonbeg in Co Clare.

He was greeted by a line of staff at the hotel and a display of Irish music and dance.

Speaking to reporters, he said the staff had “done a great job” and the course had “become ...