Sisters at Odds on Gaza and Power | Belfast News

On the same day President Connolly hosted Trump at the White House, her sister Dr. Margaret Connolly sparked controversy by telling CNN the White House should be “flattened” — a fiery metaphor for U.S. involvement in Gaza, calling it genocide. While President Connolly publicly urged Trump to consider Ireland’s stance against war and normalization of violence, Taoiseach Micheál Martin defended Dr. Connolly’s right to protest, noting the White House was designed by an Irishman and affirming Ireland’s commitment to free speech — even when family ties are involved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.thejournal.ie/margaret-connolly-trump-7163510-Sep2026/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8264ac95fc277efb Report issues to [email protected].