Sinn Féin Boycotts White House St. Patrick’s Day Events Over Trump’s Gaza Comments

The Irish political party cites a 'principled stance' against U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal for mass displacement of Palestinians from Gaza.

Sinn Féin leaders Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O'Neill announced they will not attend the White House's St. Patrick's Day events, citing opposition to President Trump's Gaza policy.
Trump's proposal involves removing Palestinians from Gaza and redeveloping the region under U.S. control, which he described as creating the 'Riviera of the Middle East.'
McDonald and O'Neill emphasized their decision as a moral stand against the 'mass expulsion' of Palestinians and urged Irish leaders to voice opposition to Trump's comments.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, who plans to attend the event, criticized Sinn Féin's boycott as political posturing and stressed the importance of U.S.-Ireland relations.
The boycott highlights longstanding Irish support for Palestine and Sinn Féin's historical ties to the Palestinian cause, drawing both domestic and international attention.