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President Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin to the White House on Wednesday for the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. However, the Oval Office meeting took an unexpected turn when the conversation shifted from inflation to Vice President JD Vance’s festive Shamrock socks.
Vance’s Festive Shamrock Socks
As reporters gathered for the traditional exchange, Trump began discussing economic concerns before suddenly losing focus.
“I have to just speak of inflation,” Trump started, before abruptly stopping and gesturing toward Vance’s feet. The vice president’s white socks, adorned with green shamrocks, had caught his attention.
With a grin, Trump exclaimed, “I love these socks. What’s with these socks!” The remark prompted laughter throughout the room. He then quipped, “I’m trying to stay focused,” as the lighthearted moment played out.
🚨 Trump is fascinated by JD Vance’s socks
“Speaking of inflation, what’s with these socks. I love these socks. Im trying to stay focused but I keep looking at these socks.”
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Vance, clearly entertained, chuckled as Trump continued to admire his socks. The shamrock pattern was a fitting tribute to the Irish-themed occasion, but thanks to Vance’s preference for cropped trousers—which tend to ride up when he sits—his socks became an unexpected centerpiece of the meeting.
Shamrock Socks Spark Social Media Discussions
The shamrock, a type of clover, holds deep symbolic significance in Ireland and is closely associated with St. Patrick’s Day, making Vance’s choice of footwear especially appropriate for the occasion.
Vance’s wardrobe has previously sparked online discussions. According to the Daily Beast, his high-riding trousers have been the subject of social media jests. Last month, one user on X (formerly Twitter) joked, “JD Vance is such a Constitutionalist that he wears 1700s britches and stockings.”
Menswear expert Derek Guy also weighed in on the vice president’s fashion preferences, offering some unsolicited advice. “The second lady should advise him to get wider pants and over-the-calf socks so that his bare leg doesn’t show when he sits down,” Guy suggested.
A Style That Captures the President’s Attention
Despite the occasional sartorial critiques, Vance has remained steadfast in his fashion choices. This time, however, his signature look garnered the full attention of the president.
Notably, Trump never returned to the topic of inflation after being sidetracked by Vance’s socks.
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