America celebrates Irish culture and politics on St. Patrick's Day

On St. Patrick's Day, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin to the White House. This marks a continuation of the U.S.-Ireland tradition of celebrating their cultural and political ties. Major cities across the U.S. held St. Patrick's Day parades, with New York City hosting its 264th event. Chicago famously dyed its river green, while Boston celebrated Evacuation Day alongside the festivities. Some Irish officials boycotted the White House events due to Trump's comments on Gaza. Despite this, Martin praised the U.S.-Irish relationship and acknowledged Trump's efforts in international peace negotiations.