Overview

• 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.