Varadkar and Trump this evening in the White House. Image: Screengrab Varadkar and Trump this evening in the White House. Image: Screengrab TAOISEACH LEO VARADKAR has presented US president Donald Trump with a bowl of shamrocks as part of the annual tradition, as both leaders celebrated the relationship between their countries.
“The American economy is booming. More jobs. Rising incomes. Exactly what you said you’d do. American military power is unrivalled.” He said that the fight for civil rights in Northern Ireland was inspired by the struggle of American women like Susan B Anthony, Rosa Parks, Rachel Carson and Marsha Johnson.In his speech, Varadkar took the opportunity also to talk about the need for greater legal immigration pathways for Irish people to live in America, and for closer economic cooperation between the two countries.
He said the country was a “gateway to the Atlantic world and, I hope, a bridge between Europe and America”, before saying that he wanted to strengthen the economic ties between Ireland and the US.
And he should of added that Varadkar is an embarrassment for Irish people..