I got the sense that ERII had had a quiet word with DT, told him how to act diplomatically - well, at least give it a try. Maybe she said you've more chance of getting what you want if you act nicely? Who knows?CrosspoolClarets wrote:I interpreted it as Trump as good as having Leo up against a wall and telling him to get on and sort it. Leo’s face was a picture.
The Irish are far, far more subservient to the Americans than we are. They are only a tiny, tiny nation. The Americans want this trade deal and Trump thinks of money and little else. There’s no money in it for them if the Irish continue to hang tough. Trump has treated this trip as sweeping through Britain and Ireland giving everyone a “straightener”.
This border thing will only be months away from resolution, I suspect.
I can imagine DT getting on the phone to someone back home: "Hey, you've got a big IT company. I'm sure you can come up with something to help these Irish friends of mine manage their border. Apparently, they want something that is "not visible," nothing like a wall, perhaps you can sort out a virtual (reality) wall?"
My note: "reality" added just for Lancs. I'm sure he'll appreciate the mention.