Trump hosts friends of Ireland lunch at the white house with speaker Mike Johnson and Irish PM Martin. The event marks St. Patrick’s day, highlighting strong US-Ireland ties. Before the lunch, VP JD Vance hosted Martin for a breakfast meeting. Martin aims to discuss US-Ireland cooperation on global peace efforts, including conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. Trump delivered a full speech emphasizing diplomatic ties and peace strategies. The annual gathering underscores the enduring bond between the two nations.