Ryanair CEO Criticizes President Trump on Tariffs and the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
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Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has recently made headlines by openly criticizing President Donald Trump, labeling him a “liar” and asserting that he is “historically wrong” on several key issues, as reported by Politico.
In his remarks, O’Leary stated, “I think Trump is historically wrong on Ukraine and on Russia; he’s historically wrong on tariffs.” This strong condemnation comes amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair Holdings Plc, during a news conference in London Aug. 27, 2025. (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
The Trump administration has made tariffs a key plank of its policy agenda. O’Leary, who hails from Ireland, expressed that if he were American, he would naturally align with the Republican Party. This sentiment was shared during an interview with Politico.
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Despite the political landscape, O’Leary did not hold back in his criticism of the U.S. president. He stated, “I don’t have any faith or trust in Trump, who has proven himself to be again and again a liar,” emphasizing his discontent with Trump’s leadership.
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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary gives a news conference at Ryanair’s headquarters Oct. 8, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. (Fernando Sanchez/Europa Press via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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It is worth noting that Ryanair does not operate flights to the U.S.
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Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has recently made headlines by openly criticizing President Donald Trump, labeling him a “liar” and asserting that he is “historically wrong” on several key issues, as reported by Politico.
In his remarks, O’Leary stated, “I think Trump is historically wrong on Ukraine and on Russia; he’s historically wrong on tariffs.” This strong condemnation comes amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair Holdings Plc, during a news conference in London Aug. 27, 2025. (Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
The Trump administration has made tariffs a key plank of its policy agenda. O’Leary, who hails from Ireland, expressed that if he were American, he would naturally align with the Republican Party. This sentiment was shared during an interview with Politico.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a “Great, Historic Investment in Rural Health Roundtable” in the East Room of the White House Jan. 16, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Despite the political landscape, O’Leary did not hold back in his criticism of the U.S. president. He stated, “I don’t have any faith or trust in Trump, who has proven himself to be again and again a liar,” emphasizing his discontent with Trump’s leadership.
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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary gives a news conference at Ryanair’s headquarters Oct. 8, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. (Fernando Sanchez/Europa Press via Getty Images / Getty Images)
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It is worth noting that Ryanair does not operate flights to the U.S.
