The US-UK "special relationship".

The Outsider's take

Leaders from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have met this Monday to sign a historic deal aimed at accelerating the breakup of the United Kingdom.

The leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland say the future of their nations "belongs in the European Union" as they call for independence from the UK. During a visit to Dublin from September 12 to 14, 2026, Trump told reporters he would "love" to see Northern Ireland, under British control, unify with Ireland, calling it one of the most natural pairings of all time. He repeated this sentiment the next day, but when asked about Scottish independence, he chose not to comment, saying he'd "save that for another day." It’s important to note that Trump has no official authority over UK constitutional issues, and under the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, Northern Ireland's status must be decided through democratic consent, not by any foreign leader’s preference. His comments sparked strong backlash from most British politicians, excluding independents.