Enda Kenny has offered his sincere congratulations to Donald Trump – and people are not happy.
It was announced this morning in Ireland that the entrepreneur is set to become the next President of America – and, let’s just say, people are not looking forward to the next four years.
Following the news of the results, our Taoiseach released a statement to congratulate the new leader, and offer his respects to Hillary Clinton, who would have become the first female president had she won.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of Ireland, I am pleased to offer our sincere congratulations to Donald J. Trump on his election as the 45th President of the United States,” he wrote.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny offers his “sincere congratulations” to US president-elect Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/DbkazekGUR
— TheJournal.ie (@thejournal_ie) November 9, 2016
“Ireland and the United States have enjoyed a very close and warm relationships for many generations and I am confident that under his leadership our bilateral relations will continue to prosper.
“Also, we think of Hillary Clinton, a friend to Ireland who fought such a tough campaign.
“I look forward to working with the new administration in the time ahead in the cause of international peace and security.”
However, many of Irish people have since took to Twitter to vent their anger and concern that Enda would release a statement on behalf of “the people of Ireland.”
.@EndaKennyTD The Vice President elect also supports gay conversion therapies. And he’s anti abortion but you’ll like that, won’t you Enda? pic.twitter.com/uluxIdi1VE
— Louise O’ Neill (@oneilllo) November 9, 2016
@EndaKennyTD the man to represent Ireland is willing to congratulate a racist, sexist, homophobic villain, no thanks mate
— Designated Coconut (@ROISINSBRYSON) November 9, 2016
@DeeGavin2 @EndaKennyTD He could MOST DEFINITELY leave out the “people of Ireland” line.
— Daniella Moyles (@daniellamoyles) November 9, 2016
Oh F Off @EndaKennyTD you moron ! Don’t congratulate that pig Trump on my behalf
— Mary Lucey (@fairy_mary) November 9, 2016
@EndaKennyTD How dare you congratulate that tyrant on my behalf…shame on you!
— Marcodub (@marcodub123) November 9, 2016
@EndaKennyTD do not include Irish people in your congratulations. Trump is a monster. & his VP promoted conversion therapy for gay people.
— Dave Rowe (@HaveYouMetDave) November 9, 2016
Honestly get Enda Kenny out of a position of power
— new phone who dis (@smaishling) November 9, 2016
@EndaKennyTD please do not congratulate that man or ever darken our shores with a presidential visit,we are small but a mighty nation
— Niamh (@NiamhMariaM) November 9, 2016
