DONALD Trump has mistaken Ireland for being part of the UK after a discussion with the prime minister of Ireland, Leo Varadkar.
The US president was speaking with Varadkar about the coronavirus measures in place in Ireland.
Responding to Varadkar, Trump said: "And one of the reasons the UK has basically been ... it's got the border, it's got very strong borders, and they're doing a very good job, they don't have very much infection at this point and hopefully, they'll keep it this way."
Here’s the video of Trump moments ago praising the Irish prime minister for “the UK’s” handling of the coronavirus crisis.
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This mistake comes at a crucial time for the UK/US relations, where trade deals with America are being considered for the post-Brexit UK. The Republic of Ireland, an independent nation, is not leaving the EU and is not part of the UK.
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