Gerry Carroll MLA said:
“The re-election of Donald Trump would boost the far-right, racists and misogynists across the world. The Stormont Executive should have no truck with this, and should not engage with such a presidency by issuing any message of support or congratulations.
“It was a mistake for the leaderships of all government parties North and South to entertain Special Envoy Mick Mulvaney earlier this year, which legitimised the presidency of Donald Trump. We are calling on those parties to do better – stand with those who are most vulnerable under Trump’s reign, and against his damaging and racist policies.”
Bríd Smith TD said:
“If Donald Trump, this peddler of hate, wins the upcoming US Election the Irish Government should distance themselves from him. Over the course of his term of office in the White House Trump has fanned the flames of racism in America. He has emboldened the most toxic elements of far-right nationalism in the US and, on countless occasions, legitimised the disgraceful rhetoric and actions of these groups.
“No Irish Government which purports to stand for decency and respect should dignify this man by congratulating him as US President. The Irish government, if Trump wins the election, must make a stand against Trump and his despicable, sexist and racist record which is environmentally catastrophic and a disaster for the American people in regard to the Covid crisis in that country.”