Trump Sparks Outrage After Calling Ireland's President 'He' During White House Exchange

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News (1 / 1) 18.03.2026 22:11 / Angela

Donald Trump caused a stir at a St. Patrick's Day White House exchange when he referred to Ireland's female president as "he" and quipped that "he's lucky I exist," an awkward moment witnessed by Ireland's prime minister and caught on camera. The comment unleashed swift online criticism and renewed scrutiny of the president's public slips. Read on to discover the full story!

The Oval Office Gaffe

During an Oval Office discussion about criticism from Ireland's president over the conflict in Iran, Trump asked, "Who said that?" After a reporter clarified, "The Irish president," he replied, "Look, he's lucky I exist. That's all I can say." Ireland's president, Catherine Connelly, elected in October 2025, is a woman. Prime Minister Micheál Martin, seated beside Trump, appeared to smile awkwardly as the exchange unfolded.