Trump Distracted by VP's Shamrock Socks During White House Event
President Donald Trump paused mid-speech on inflation to comment on Vice President J.D. Vance's Irish-themed socks during a meeting with Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
- President Trump was speaking about inflation when he noticed Vice President J.D. Vance's shamrock-patterned socks and expressed admiration for them.
- The socks, featuring Ireland's iconic shamrock symbol, were worn during a White House event with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
- Vance had anticipated a possible reaction from Trump, who is known to prefer conservative attire, but defended the socks as a gesture of Irish-American friendship.
- The meeting also highlighted U.S.-Ireland relations, with Trump criticizing Ireland's tax policies for attracting American companies.
- Green accents were prominent in the event's attire, though Trump stuck to his signature red tie and American flag pin.
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