Trump Stumbles in Naming Favorite Irishman During White House Meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A humorous moment unfolded at the White House this week when President Donald Trump struggled to name his favorite Irishman during a press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.

The exchange occurred when a reporter posed the question to Trump, asking him to identify his favorite person from Ireland. Trump responded with, “Oh, there’s so many are you kidding me?” to which he admitted difficulty when prompted to specify.

“I do happen to like your fighter. He’s got the best tattoos I’ve ever seen,” Trump said, referring to Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor. However, it wasn’t until the reporter mentioned McGregor’s name that Trump acknowledged him directly.

Stephen Colbert, host of CBS’s “The Late Show,” highlighted the awkward moment during his Thursday night monologue. “He clearly could not think of a single Irish person,” Colbert remarked, further jesting about Trump’s inability to recall notable Irish figures.

Colbert humorously suggested alternatives that Trump might have considered, including, “There’s Shaquille O’Neal, big guy. Kathy Ireland, I love Kathy, Kathy Ireland. Of course, the green M&M.” His impressions drew laughter from the audience, emphasizing the lighthearted nature of the incident.

The interaction underscores the significance of cultural connections between the U.S. and Ireland, a subject often celebrated during St. Patrick’s Day and other Irish-American engagements.

As the White House continues its relationship with Ireland under Prime Minister Martin’s visit, moments like these remind us of the lighter side of political discourse.