Sinn Féin Boycotts White House Over Trump's Gaza Stance

Sinn Féin leaders, including party leader Mary Lou McDonald and Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill, have announced a boycott of the St. Patrick's Day events at the White House. This decision protests President Donald Trump's proposal for the mass expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza and U.S. control of the region, seen as a violation of international law and a threat to peace. While taking this stand, Sinn Féin encourages Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin to attend and directly convey Ireland's stance to Trump. The boycott highlights Sinn Féin’s commitment to human rights and its ties to peace efforts in Ireland, drawing significant attention because of the party's influence among the Irish-American community and in Northern Ireland politics. The decision reflects widespread international criticism of Trump's Middle East policy and its potential destabilizing effects.