From ‘polite’ pushback and ‘pained smiles’ to ‘awkward’ exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach’s encounter with Donald Trump

From ‘polite’ pushback and ‘pained smiles’ to ‘awkward’ exchanges, how world media saw Taoiseach’s encounter with Donald Trump


Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s meeting with US president Donald Trump has been largely overshadowed in the international press by Mr Trump’s comments on the Iran war and his criticism of the UK prime minister.

Author: Maeve McTaggart


Published at: 2026-03-18 23:35:45

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