BREAKING: President Biden, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar Call For Two-State Solution, Gaza Ceasefire

President Biden and Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speak at a St. Patrick's Day reception at the White House.
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[@mimitek6140]

What an incredible speech, vey timely and that is what a leader talks like. I have so much respect for Irish people.

[@Godfrey_first_tarnished]

He doesn't represent the Irish people hence why he was forced out today because we the Irish don't give a crap about Palestin you'll see that come election day.

[@headintheclouds4933]

If you had respect or understanding of the Irish people you would understand Leo doesn't speak for us and he has sold us down the river

[@Godfrey_first_tarnished]

@@headintheclouds4933 100% correct if they think we care about what happens in Ukraine or Palestin they are very mistaken.

[@tcmurray1661]

Embarrassment to USA.

[@jackspring7709]

and the other one is an equal embarrassment to Ireland.

[@scabberdoug]

Agreed, it is important to remember that if Joe Biden is elected in 2020, we will see a stock market crash the likes of which we have never seen before.

[@johnnyjoevazquez]

​@@jackspring7709RFK Jr 2024!!

[@SarcasticRocket]

@@jackspring7709no, he’s not an embarrassment at all. He’s what all leaders should be.

[@marianlenehan9618]

People questioned whether Ireland should boycott this event because of the US bombs on Palestine. This speech demonstrates that that would have been a mistake. The whole island of Ireland stands as a reminder that even with deep, historical wounds, a peace process can be achieved. The same must apply to Palestine and Israel. The really important part of this speech for me starts at 1520 minutes in. 💕☘️🇮🇪

[@lindamack1900]

Happy St.Patricks Day Everyone!🇺🇸 ☘️🇮🇪☘️

[@SiobhanIreland]

Another proud day to be Irish. Free Palestine ✊

[@soldadosdebabel5800]

What do you mean by "Free PAlestine"? Give the whole country of Israel to Hamas? Shame on Ireland

[@Sylvia-zg6yh]

Three years and he still can't figure what side of the stage to get off😂😂

[@megj308]

exactly - I saw that two. I really hope he doesn't get elected - non wonder the guy can't call ceasefire, he's got too many controlling him no doubt being so feeble. Just imagine in two years. Ugh

[@WinterWarlock261]

When I finally hear an American president talk about Netanyahu the same way as with Putin, and treated the same, and when I finally hear an American president talk about Palestinians the same way as with Ukrainians, and treated the same, then I will know that America FINALLY actually cares about world peace, and that it isn't just meaningless and hollow words, from a country that still believes "Might is right".

[@thebluewren]

He was brought up in a Jewish, Black, Irish Catholic Church...he is not kidding around.

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

Folks, I'm serious.

[@Iknowaboutroaches3350]

"And that's no hyperbole"

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

He also started a Civil Rights Movement whilst praying in a synagogue

[@EJCAROL.saysrapeisexy]

Come on man!😂

[@mattt5006]

I was on the train!

[@duckduck763]

free USA (from Israel)

[@lowboyyy]

all services charged by hour, min. rate of 1 hour: cheers and applause - 50 applause and laugh - 75 cheer and yell 0range man bad 125

[@lukeh3201]

In other breaking news, Joe calls for more sprinkles on his iceream.

[@thanomsacksoumpholphakdy7896]

Shrinkflation😂.

[@brooklynPhyllis]

What about the Vets

[@ChelsieMorganTonight]

He doesn't care about any Americans

[@ChelsieMorganTonight]

He doesn't care about any Americans.

[@cromwellino]

And three days later Leo stands down...

[@paulrambone6705]

So, I`m here to pardon The Thanksgiviing turkey. Well, anyway.

[@Iknowaboutroaches3350]

Didn't he ask the turkey a question last year?😅

[@lindamack1900]

We love you President Biden!!Cheers! ☘️🥂

[@p3u3g3poultree7]

​@@lindamack1900tell me your a zionist with out saying it.

[@lindamack1900]

@@p3u3g3poultree7 I love all human beings! I believe in peace & love! ☮️💖

[@p3u3g3poultree7]

@@lindamack1900 and in the same breath support Genocide Joe? Please make that make sense.

[@wilbur1884]

Yeah Joe we know there's green rhino's there 🦏.

[@ronnalavadure2152]

What a waste 🗑

[@scabberdoug]

Agreed, under this horrible administration, women have too many rights. Trump 2024 !

[@user-mv5yy8xi8o]

Release the tapes. Vroom Vroom.

[@3Kefka6Palazzo9]

This reminds me of the movie Weekend at Bernie's. How long are they going to drag this corpse around pretending it's alive??? Every time I see this dude, he inches closer to reminding me of the crypt-keeper in Tales from the Crypt...

[@bahirichardgnaly9359]

Les États-Unis et l'Union européenne ont perdu la guerre contre la Russie

[@pindapoy1596]

@bahirichardgnaly9359 Vous avez oublie l'OTAN

[@btaos1625]

He sucks!

[@Ceeday2]

Who

[@DevonPhoenix]

Biden sucks yes

[@piusx8317]

​@@Ceeday2Creepy Joe

[@Ceeday2]

@@piusx8317 Biden is great president

[@mattt5006]

@@Ceeday2china?

[@debra6741]

Can't wait until he is voted out.

[@lindamack1900]

@debra6741 Can’t wait til President Biden is reelected! 4 more years!!🇺🇸

[@mattt5006]

They won’t let it happen. He can’t be charged but can be used and controlled. Trump won’t start wars or overrun the border so he’s out.

[@julie2673]

He won't be. They'll cheat again.

[@Coss1965]

Same here that fella beside Biden needs to go aswell, I'm Irish and it makes me shiver to say his name, he's destroying Ireland 💯💚🇮🇪✊

[@Godfrey_first_tarnished]

​@@Coss1965are you as happy as I am right now😅

[@northstar9551]

❤ from 🇵🇸 to all 🇮🇪

[@daldan66]

“You will follow this…. Thing? Will you? YOU WILL FOLLOW THIS DEMON?! I WILL NOT!”

[@syamghani7992]

Came here again after US abstain in UN. A first after vetoed 4x against ceasefire. Sooo.. I can't help but thinking that this speech by Irish PM (now ex-PM) has made US sees again & now abstain in UN votes. Finally. Thanks Mr Leo & all Irish.

[@GraemeHogg]

He's as much Irish as Trump is Scottish, why can't Americans just be Americans?

[@stanleylizewski5300]

MSM KEEPS CHANGING US..

[@lillypoppy180]

Because that's where his grandparents were from. It's called family history.

[@srdunc1704]

All I know is I'm black and my last name is Duncan... and there are some people from Scotland who owe my family a whole lotta money! 😂

[@srdunc1704]

What's really sad is that almost every Democrat in office is too afraid to stand up and say what he just did in public.

[@GraemeHogg]

@@srdunc1704 is it at all possible to trace your family before that was their name, I'm Scottish and live in Scotland, I have noticed there are a lot of black Hoggs in the USA I've never heard of any in Scotland. As far as I know my family has never been afluent it would be interesting to know excatly what went on back then beyond what we do know

[@jjjjt668]

We're friendly every day! not just Paddy's day 😂..gerrup☘️☮️

[@stevegilliss8749]

Can someone interpret exactly what he said?

[@NeeveW]

Translation: "Thank you, we are proud to have you, an Irishman, in the Whitehouse and Happy St Patrick's Day to you all."

[@p3u3g3poultree7]

Leo Vradkar said free Palestine in the most diplomatic way possible. Fair play to him. Sadly The US government is a fascist regime. Biden is offended and needs a diaper change.

[@garethmalone2905]

Bye bye Varadcreep 😂

[@user-zg2in4jf8b]

Big deal another story probably not true

[@shoreguyeast]

President Biden you need to lift the 10K cap on federal tax deductions.

[@aquarianmasterstroke2958]

Awesome speech

[@robertthorpe7007]

It is fine to see Palestine through the eyes of my Irish cousins and ancestors, who will NEVER FORGET that ALL PEOPLES are equal and deserve to be treated thus. Viva, Viva, Palestina and Éirinn go Brách.

[@srdunc1704]

He is an Irish President celebrating in a tiny room with maybe 20 people. Pretty sad

[@Novacastrian]

I wonder if this is why he’s had to resign!

[@irishdeetalks]

I feel it’s partly the reason. I also believe something more sinister is looming and the rat jumped sinking ship.

[@maundamartin59]

"OLD AS *YODA*, President Biden IS.😂😂😂😂

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

I thought Taoseach Leo Varadkar wanted a "One State Solution for The Island of Ireland." A United Ireland, an EU Member State !

[@padee9469]

He's from a completely different political party so no, this is not true. Do some research before commenting nonsense

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

@@padee9469 It was sarcasm - a skit ! I deliberately conflated the two "subjects" - YOU took the bait The State of Israel is a Sovereign Nation. NOT one Leader SHOULD be DICTATING The State of Israel's Domestic or Foreign Policies Those living in/on The Gaza Strip have REPEATEDLY REFUSED The Two State Solution

[@krystalneko4094]

​@@FunnyBunny-pd5xxthey "refuse" (they can't vote) because the state arrangement Israel proposes is always accepting a reduction in land and not being fully independent, with Palestine essentially being a puppet government

[@stiofain88]

​@@FunnyBunny-pd5xx Probably cos it was a shite deal and split them in two. I wouldn't have taken it either.

[@padee9469]

@@FunnyBunny-pd5xx it was purely bait with no substance to back it up. Would the USA accept a 2 state solution for their immigration problem? No, because it's their land. Why does anyone expect the Palestinians to roll over and accept annexation.

[@Cam-vz2zk]

Clapping seals

[@johnnyjoevazquez]

😅 but who cares about RFK Jr though?!?

[@jonathansandoz5279]

Crazy as hell

[@tonyv416]

Joe Biden for Haitian barbecue 🍖

[@desolate282]

Was the camera placed on top of jelly?

[@868freeman8]

Never criticize Israel

[@jonathansandoz5279]

William Wallace

[@ck2e]

Forbes can't spell "President". That's pretty disgraceful.

[@RoseHammell-sq9kj]

No body there, to hear his miss mash

[@user-vu7hg1sq4y]

China TARIFFS ARE TAX money for farmers, Insurance companies, Car dealership, Phone, computer and GOOGLE TECHNOLOGY. ELECTRONICS AND FARMER'S ARE TRAFFICKING TAXES ADDED TO CONSUMER PRODUCTS. COST OF LIVING IS DUE TO CHINA TARIFFS

[@KimSyracuse-tc9tb]

You're so right about the Kennedy family Kennedy family members red Irish hair My mother had redness hair dearrly yeppers definitely protected the people yeppers definitely to save the sm

[@CarlosWillis]

No...outin will not invade neighbouring countries. He sinoky does not want NATO on his border thats it.

[@stanleylizewski5300]

WHAT DO ST.PATRICKS DAY GOTS TO DO WITH THE USA ?

[@p3u3g3poultree7]

25% of the US electorate is of Irish decent.

[@jacquikk181]

The 32million Irish/American voters.

[@oro5z]

why does he mumble? And why do people there clap, hoot, howller, and clap when he tells a stupid joke?? Is that Irish fella the president of Mexico or Egypt??

[@gm405]

and not awful as in offensive awful, just awful as in an embarrassing failed attempted at trying to be funny

[@YunusMulugeta-vj8de]

subhanallah ...alhmdulilla.......Malik...ul..mulk............zal..jalali wal ikram Mr prazedant...LONG age....

[@footballlife2799]

Where are you from?

[@magansingodia8511]

ACTIONS NOT WORDS, before it is too late

[@admiralgeneralcheckers4317]

Wtf did he say?

[@DevonPhoenix]

It's been offered several times they don't want that

[@Claudia-cr2pm]

Why did everyone raise their phone?

[@peggymaynard767]

Instructed to making him look at me ..please tell me these ppl aren't that stupid..wonder if they know what he's saying...

[@scottyheav]

@@peggymaynard767 That crowd is also mic'd up like crazy. Tryin so hard to make it sound like there are more people in attendance.

[@user-gx4ly5vl1q]

❤❤❤ powerful speech

[@user-xt7nm6ic7e]

Sr.joe.big.🌏🇺🇲🙏💙👍

[@garythompson8851]

I can count on 1 hand 🖐️ how many ppl are there!! lol 😂 TRUMP 24🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@neilneil6813]

he went to ireland and tried to mess the place up like hes doing all over the world

[@jessecampbell7432]

13 Joe 13!! Never forget!

[@markbaum9615]

Irish I had another drink

[@jcdenton4534]

On behalf of the what?

[@eamonnsiocain6454]

Taoiseach begins at 10:00.

[@johnnyjoevazquez]

Turn on closed captioning..your welcome lol

[@paulbellew4275]

Big Embarrassments for USA and Ireland Cringe Fest.

[@catotacatota6852]

FJB TRAITOR

[@JMAC123]

212 view and 4 comments ..... nuff said

[@Iknowaboutroaches3350]

I wonder if they served potato soup?

[@gm405]

cringe. 6 years olds come up with better jokes than that

[@Iknowaboutroaches3350]

@@gm405 cabbage maybe?

[@arthurpendrake2339]

Boe Biden

[@jenny4948]

And Biden still had to ask the man at the end how to get off the stage SMH 🙄

[@Time4Breakfast]

Why do you blatantly lie? We all saw the video showed no such thing as that. You have zero credibility. Go away.

[@megj308]

@@Time4Breakfast he did have to be shown. Words were said, who knows, he forgot who his wife was yesterday. Seriously. I noticed he needed it pointed out to him which way to walk. Its sad. I've worked with many dementia patients - our president needs to really not be the president.

[@neilneil6813]

the irsih dont like him

[@stevelennon2388]

You can't even spell Irish lol.. The Irish love President Biden and detest Trump.

[@irishdeetalks]

We don’t even like Leo.

[@neilneil6813]

lol you like me tho @@irishdeetalks

[@whitediver45]

FJB, and that dudette ain't Irish.

[@gm405]

not fully no but well spotted, you're so clever

[@treesofdecember6165]

Did they pay the crowd to cheer him on?

[@AseelShaq]

They cut Biden off from the picture 😂 but you can definitely imagine his reaction 😂 #AaronBushnell #FreePalestine 🇵🇸✊🏻

[@megj308]

hmmm, I'm not sure how to react to that, was what I saw.

[@WilliamDavies-oz4lt]

Boo

[@ibrahimstv7954]

Thank you, Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, for being as unbiased as possible. #FreePalestine ✊🏻

[@user-xt7nm6ic7e]

2024.🎉🌏👍👍💙🙏🇺🇲💪

[@johnnyjoevazquez]

What a joke

[@donaldmedlock7412]

Defund Israel.

[@karentroyer]

Boo boo boo boo boo

[@AlexKramer-qc4si]

Great President, Go Joe 2024

[@hutt52]

Ah there you are leo, would you not stay there...we be grand,,my 9 year old could run the country better.

[@AEPshawn]

😂😂😂😂😂 lies out both sides.

[@retafox6941]

It's not his country and GOD will take care of Isarel and pour his wrath out on America. GOD doesn't need Joe's opinion.

[@KimSyracuse-tc9tb]

Happy st Patrick day priestent joe Jill VP Harris 🍀🍀🍀🍀yes 😊

[@KimSyracuse-tc9tb]

Wow reailty of Irish family members I never knew the President Obama's great-great-grandfather came on the ship to with you're great great grandfather wow 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀😊😊iam Irish scotch hurgery

[@skyking6989]

Israel has offered a 2 state solution already many many times. It has been rejected every single time

[@faithalba18]

Source: Israeli Propaganda 👍🏼

[@skyking6989]

@@faithalba18 believe whatever you want but a quick Google search proves otherwise

[@ssadelaidian3811]

​@@faithalba18You want a source? How about the media over many decades, previous U.S. presidents, numerous peace negotiators and even a number of Arab nation leaders. In recent years, some of these Arab nations have even started normalising political and economic ties with Israel because they are tired of waiting for the Palestinians to lay down their weapons and negotiate a peace agreement.

[@tamannarahman4651]

@@ssadelaidian3811 When the 153 countries voted for a ceasefire in the UN may be they didn't come reading the history. Or the entire world may be just stupid.

[@TheYus19]

Yeah Right!

[@thebluewren]

Listen to this rent an Irish crowd

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

The Irish American are the largest group who vote D This is for a domestic audience Presidential Election Year

[@padee9469]

@@FunnyBunny-pd5xx it happens every single year under every single president. Literally every comment you made has been bullshit

[@FunnyBunny-pd5xx]

@@padee9469 So YOU are TELLING me, 5 November 2024. .there will only be ONE NAME on the ballot paper ! ALL The MSM are reporting BOTH POTUS Biden POTUS Trump. ..... Names WILL be listed

[@lostart6417]

Bull …!!!

[@tommylee1654]

trump 2024

[@Sylvia-zg6yh]

Always has a story of lies. Wonder how much the audience got paid to clap and cheer

[@MrArmjazz]

Suffering from cognitive dissonance much? The world sees the clear cut genocide going on and they see your hypocrisy loud and clear.

[@johnnyjoevazquez]

RFK Jr 2024!!!!!

[@stevelennon2388]

Well done President Biden!! ❤️💙❤️💙🖐

[@johnnyjoevazquez]

Wth did you watch lmao

[@grandracoooncorn1033]

looking fit! lets go joe! biden 2024

[@TheGreatWhiteCount]

Leo VaradQueer has officially ruined us on the international stage.

[@Timbiscuit12]

There is no two-state solution. Just ask the people of Hamas.

[@TwassupYo]

He is going down and out with this 2 states BS

[@mohdmokhtar7361]

Rusia tidak mengunakan kuasa veto terhadap genjatan senjata!!!! Rakan baik kamu dari amerika telah mengunakan kuasa veto berkali kali tahu tak.

[@ronrohter9418]

he went over there looking for the rainbow so he can get his 10% of the gold....fjb

[@AseelShaq]

THANK YOU IRELAND 🇮🇪🇵🇸✊🏻 ALWAYS AND FOREVER

[@franciserasmus6254]

Joey the CLOWN