At least 4,000 police officers and other security service employees, including snipers, have been mobilized to ensure security for the visit. This operation is described as one of the largest security measures in Ireland’s history.
Thousands of protesters plan rallies in Dublin, where the US leader will hold separate meetings with the Irish Prime Minister and President.
Later, D. Trump will go to his luxury resort in Dunbeg, on the west coast of Ireland, where the Irish Open golf tournament is taking place, attracting the best golfers in the world.
The golf-enthusiast president, whose relaxed attitude towards the rules of the game was described in 2019 by sports journalist Rick Reilly in his book “Commander in Cheat,” may present the winner’s trophy on Sunday.
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“He is basically just visiting his golf resort and stopping by Dublin for a courtesy visit,” said Daniel Geary, a US history professor at Trinity College Dublin, to AFP.
“He does not see much difference between his private interests and the role of the president,” he said.
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