Hard to overstate level of trepidation in Taoiseach’s party before Wednesday’s meetings
Taoiseach Micheál Martin's visit to Washington during the early days of the Trump presidency was met with trepidation due to Trump's unpredictable behavior. Martin adopted a cautious approach, avoiding direct challenges to Trump's views on the EU. He emphasized the importance of US-Irish relations, trade, and Ireland's support for Trump's peace efforts. Trump, while critical of the EU, expressed a positive view of Ireland.
