Ireland’s Micheal Martin and Trump in awkward St Patrick’s Day exchange

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 17, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Ireland’s Micheal Martin and Trump in awkward St Patrick’s Day exchange

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Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin met with former US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. for a St. Patrick's Day visit. The meeting occurred amid tensions surrounding the resignation of the US counterterrorism chief and Trump's criticism of NATO allies regarding action in the Strait of Hormuz. Martin faced pressure to address Trump's stance on Iran, especially given Ireland's strong position on the Gaza conflict and Iran. Reports indicate Martin remained largely silent during Trump's initial remarks, which covered various grievances, including Iran and NATO. The meeting took place in the Oval Office on Tuesday.

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donald trump 90% ireland 90% iran 80% micheal martin 80% us 70% st patrick's day 70% international relations 60% diplomacy 60% nato 50% gaza genocide 50%

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