We could have at least gifted him one of those 1980s gold boxes everyone used to have at the side of their fireplace.
1993blah on
Toed the line well, showed more backbone than Mertz without going too far.
TomRuse1997 on
Did pretty well in fairness to him
dustaz on
I thought he did very well, just as he did last year
He ate a certain amount of shit which is too be expected but he pushed back on Trump’s bollocks not once but twice which is not usual for these type of things, particularly not from the leader of such a small country
Going by the comments, I’m once again glad that half the posters here don’t vote or god forbid, run for office
Vegetable-Cod7668 on
saying trump was doing his part for peace in gaza was disgusting and shameful considering what the yanks have done
Educational-Ad6369 on
Went as well as could be expected
deatach on
You can’t be picking a fight with the biggest maniac in the world.
Not a fan of Martin but he only had one choice here.
Holly Cairns was unfair in her criticism she has lost some credit in my eyes.
KeyboardWarrior90210 on
He did well – it’s a fucking hopeless assignment so the best he could do is try to avoid setting off too many landmines, and he did that pretty well as you’d expect from an experienced cute hoor
Baggersaga23 on
Did well I think. 8/10
eo37 on
Pushed back on Trumps nonsense more than other leaders of much larger nations. Fair play considering it’s an annual nightmare situation.
Any_Comparison_3716 on
He did the best he could have done.
That was a manic situation.
bulbispire on
Did well in my book, like last year. Didn’t bend over but didn’t piss anyone off, got a few good words in for the EU and the Brits as well. His innate ability to talk while saying absolutely nothing helps him with Trump, leaves him nothing to latch on to.
pheeelco on
I think he did very well.
Took some guts to shut Trump up when he was in full flight and disagree with him. MM made a good case for immigration and for Europe.
And he spoke up for the Iranian people and for peace.
Not bad when you consider how other leaders frequently tip-toe around Trump, or Starmer who maintains a cringe-worthy grovel at all times.
And, I should make clear, I am by no means a Fianna Fáil supporter. Just giving credit where it’s due.
hmmm_ on
Did very well, I wish he was representing us instead of Harris next time.
LouisWu_ on
Better than I expected he would. Actually voiced a couple of opinions on Trump’s nonsense about Europe at least.
windysheprdhenderson on
Fair play to the guy, having to deal with this orange fuckwit in front of the entire world.
Key_Duck_6293 on
He was there to ensure that Trump didn’t get pissed off with Ireland & pass some dumb policy, to achieve that you just have to turn up and stay relatively quiet. We could have sent any random Irish lad in his 60s and Trump would have been none the wiser
Single_Classroom_448 on
I’m a brit and haven’t read any of the news except what has popped up in my Reddit feed but I’d like to thank you guys for bigging us up when Trump started slagging off the UK government, love you guys and hope everything went well
IntrepidAstronaut863 on
He did well, keeps a very important relationship alive. Thought he showed more backbone than some other leaders.
In moments like this I’m grateful it’s him doing it and not Soc dems or others on the left who from their comments today would rather we nuke the economy for the sake of some grandstanding.
OscarStephenEgan on

NeoTravel on
He did very well in fairness. Defended our allies across the Irish Sea, Europe and kept steady. Couldn’t ask for more to be honest. I think European leaders are wise now to not simply want to “survive” a trump encounter, but rather counter him when he says some crazy shit.
Hes-behind-you on
I was kind of hoping Micheàl would have just got up, Van Damme 80s style and broken the big orange neck before ripping his shirt off and escaping in a helicopter.
jonathannzirl on
His experience as a teacher dealing with the class gowl’s showed
Educational-Law-8169 on
Credit where it’s due, he did well. No one would want to do it, you can see the expression on other world leader’s faces sometimes. It must be like walking into the lion’s den
Real-Basis-4153 on
Did trump refer to President Connolly as a he? Or did I mis-hear? 🤣
Top-Leadership-8839 on
I think he did well, he expressed his governments opinions and came across very cool headed in the face of a tyrant who is known for blasting anyone with a conflicting view to his.
I must say i was surprised with the Kier Starmer endorsement but on reflection they are our closest neighbours and IE UK trade and relations are important so well done him.
blipblopthrowawayz on
The state of that room gets worse every time I see it, what a tasteless abomination.
Malbekh on
Pretty good. While my 60 year old self would far prefer if he ripped Trump for the childish imbecile that he is, the potential ramifications for younger generations would be unconsciousable.
geedeeie on
He’s a FF politician. Well used to spouting hot air and saying nothing. Looks mighty pleased with himself
MrTuxedo1 on
The Winston Churchill and Catherine Connolly comments soured it for me
Rach_ on
He went & done his job. Give the shamrock, shake hands, exchange pleasantries. It’s diplomacy not making friends.
MrBushido56 on
Why does our guy always has to visit America on our holiday ?
antonpillar19 on
As well as he could in the situation to be honest and considering who he is and what he’s dealing with
Oldestswinger on
State of the fireplace…jeeeesus
Ok-Sheepherder4940 on
All you need to do is keep the nose clean and get out of there unscathed and I think he did that, not his biggest fan but he’s the type of person that was needed there at this moment in time
AvocadoLoo on
Shouldnt have gone at all.
I_Drive_Da_Bus on
He’s a disgrace, defending Keir Starmer and praising Winston Churchill…but didn’t have the spine to correct trump that our president is a woman 🤔
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He needs a few more gold ornaments from TK Maxx.
We could have at least gifted him one of those 1980s gold boxes everyone used to have at the side of their fireplace.
Toed the line well, showed more backbone than Mertz without going too far.
Did pretty well in fairness to him
I thought he did very well, just as he did last year
He ate a certain amount of shit which is too be expected but he pushed back on Trump’s bollocks not once but twice which is not usual for these type of things, particularly not from the leader of such a small country
Going by the comments, I’m once again glad that half the posters here don’t vote or god forbid, run for office
saying trump was doing his part for peace in gaza was disgusting and shameful considering what the yanks have done
Went as well as could be expected
You can’t be picking a fight with the biggest maniac in the world.
Not a fan of Martin but he only had one choice here.
Holly Cairns was unfair in her criticism she has lost some credit in my eyes.
He did well – it’s a fucking hopeless assignment so the best he could do is try to avoid setting off too many landmines, and he did that pretty well as you’d expect from an experienced cute hoor
Did well I think. 8/10
Pushed back on Trumps nonsense more than other leaders of much larger nations. Fair play considering it’s an annual nightmare situation.
He did the best he could have done.
That was a manic situation.
Did well in my book, like last year. Didn’t bend over but didn’t piss anyone off, got a few good words in for the EU and the Brits as well. His innate ability to talk while saying absolutely nothing helps him with Trump, leaves him nothing to latch on to.
I think he did very well.
Took some guts to shut Trump up when he was in full flight and disagree with him. MM made a good case for immigration and for Europe.
And he spoke up for the Iranian people and for peace.
Not bad when you consider how other leaders frequently tip-toe around Trump, or Starmer who maintains a cringe-worthy grovel at all times.
And, I should make clear, I am by no means a Fianna Fáil supporter. Just giving credit where it’s due.
Did very well, I wish he was representing us instead of Harris next time.
Better than I expected he would. Actually voiced a couple of opinions on Trump’s nonsense about Europe at least.
Fair play to the guy, having to deal with this orange fuckwit in front of the entire world.
He was there to ensure that Trump didn’t get pissed off with Ireland & pass some dumb policy, to achieve that you just have to turn up and stay relatively quiet. We could have sent any random Irish lad in his 60s and Trump would have been none the wiser
I’m a brit and haven’t read any of the news except what has popped up in my Reddit feed but I’d like to thank you guys for bigging us up when Trump started slagging off the UK government, love you guys and hope everything went well
He did well, keeps a very important relationship alive. Thought he showed more backbone than some other leaders.
In moments like this I’m grateful it’s him doing it and not Soc dems or others on the left who from their comments today would rather we nuke the economy for the sake of some grandstanding.

He did very well in fairness. Defended our allies across the Irish Sea, Europe and kept steady. Couldn’t ask for more to be honest. I think European leaders are wise now to not simply want to “survive” a trump encounter, but rather counter him when he says some crazy shit.
I was kind of hoping Micheàl would have just got up, Van Damme 80s style and broken the big orange neck before ripping his shirt off and escaping in a helicopter.
His experience as a teacher dealing with the class gowl’s showed
Credit where it’s due, he did well. No one would want to do it, you can see the expression on other world leader’s faces sometimes. It must be like walking into the lion’s den
Did trump refer to President Connolly as a he? Or did I mis-hear? 🤣
I think he did well, he expressed his governments opinions and came across very cool headed in the face of a tyrant who is known for blasting anyone with a conflicting view to his.
I must say i was surprised with the Kier Starmer endorsement but on reflection they are our closest neighbours and IE UK trade and relations are important so well done him.
The state of that room gets worse every time I see it, what a tasteless abomination.
Pretty good. While my 60 year old self would far prefer if he ripped Trump for the childish imbecile that he is, the potential ramifications for younger generations would be unconsciousable.
He’s a FF politician. Well used to spouting hot air and saying nothing. Looks mighty pleased with himself
The Winston Churchill and Catherine Connolly comments soured it for me
He went & done his job. Give the shamrock, shake hands, exchange pleasantries. It’s diplomacy not making friends.
Why does our guy always has to visit America on our holiday ?
As well as he could in the situation to be honest and considering who he is and what he’s dealing with
State of the fireplace…jeeeesus
All you need to do is keep the nose clean and get out of there unscathed and I think he did that, not his biggest fan but he’s the type of person that was needed there at this moment in time
Shouldnt have gone at all.
He’s a disgrace, defending Keir Starmer and praising Winston Churchill…but didn’t have the spine to correct trump that our president is a woman 🤔