Recently, former President Donald Trump stated that the unification of Ireland would be fantastic .
That comment goes against decades of long-standing U.S. foreign policy on Northern Ireland.
Reports say the remark has prompted analysis of possible diplomatic consequences and next steps.
No formal reaction from the U.S. government or Irish leaders has been reported .
The statement appeared in recent coverage from The New York Times, BBC, and The Washington Post.
Those reports describe Trump's position as a shift from long-standing precedent.
Commentators are now waiting to see reactions from London, Dublin, and Washington.