St. Patrick's Day is coming, so it's time for the Taoiseach of Ireland to call on the president at the White House.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made this year's traditional and largely ceremonial visit, though his talk with President Trump also touched on such serious topics as trade, military assistance, and cyber-security, as well as small talk about golf.
“The relationship is outstanding and only getting better," Trump said as he welcomed the Irish leader to the Oval Office. "A tremendous number of Irish are living in New York, where I grew up and they’re living in the United States. And these are truly wonderful people. We love ‘em.”
Trump also indicated he would accept Varadkar's invitation to visit Ireland, and said the trip might include a tour of the border with Northern Ireland.
Back at the White House, Varadkar presented the Shamrock Bowl to Trump.
The businessman-turned-president noted he has a golf property in Co. Clare.
While St. Patrick's Day itself is Saturday, both leaders wore shamrocks in their jacket pockets.
After his meeting with Varadkar at the White House, Trump engages in other traditional Irish-theme activities. First comes the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon with congressional lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
