President Donald Trump poked some fun at Vice President JD Vance’s wardrobe choice on Wednesday during an Oval Office meeting with Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin.
In a video posted on X from Daily Wire’s White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olohan, Trump, Vance and Martin could be seen holding a press briefing while discussing the two countries’ relationships and goals.
The 47th President of the United States made it clear he was distracted by Vance’s cream-colored socks with green shamrocks scattered throughout.
“I have to just, speak of inflation, I love these socks,” Trump told the press, as he pointed at Vance’s feet. “What’s with these socks?”
“I’m trying to stay focused, but I’m very impressed with the VP’s socks,” he added, while the Vice President completely cracked up and couldn’t stop laughing.
The Irish leader also seemed to think Trump’s comments were funny, and enjoyed a laugh about the ribbing the president gave to Vance.
The Daily Wire WH correspondent captioned her post with the video, “Aaand Trump allegedly loves the socks.”
Ahead of the meeting, Vance seemed to have an inkling that Trump might notice those festive socks when he gave remarks at a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast attended by Martin.
“One of the things that we try to do with this breakfast is remind people of the important bonds of friendship between the United States and Ireland,” Vance said, adding that it was a great opportunity to break out the green clothing and shamrock-printed items.
“The president is a very big fan of conservative dress,” he added. “So, if he notices these socks, you [Martin] have to defend me and you’ve got to say this is an important part of cementing the Irish-American relationship.”
At one point during the Oval Office gathering, Trump also weighed in on the news that Rosie O’Donnell had moved to Ireland following Trump’s victory, after a reporter asked the Prime Minister how he could let O’Donnell move there. O’Donnell and Trump have had battles in the past.
“Ireland is known for its very happy, fun-loving people. Great attitude, many of them in this room right now that I’ve met. Why in the world would you let Rosie O’Donnell move to Ireland? I think she is going to lower your happiness level,” the reporter said to Martin, who definitely seemed unaware about what he was asking.
“Thank you,” Trump said. “I like that question.”
“Do you know you have Rosie O’Donnell? Do you know who she is?” Trump asked Martin. “You’re better off not knowing,” the president quipped.
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