Trump greeted Martin at the West Wing entrance with a handshake and shoulder tap before they headed to the Oval Office.
Trump called it “a great honor to have” Martin visit and quipped about Martin returning to his leadership position after serving as Taoiseach from 2020-2022.
“He did it the hard way also. He served and then took a little time off, and then he served again. I’ve heard about that; that happens on occasion,” Trump said, making an indirect reference to his own election wins in non-consecutive terms and drawing laughs.
“We knew each other from a long time ago, but it’s a great honor to have you in the Oval Office and have you at the White House,” he added.
Trump also spoke about the business relationship between Ireland and America.
“We have tremendous business relationships with Ireland, and that will only get stronger. The relationship we have, personally and every other way, is very, very strong,” he said.
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