Trump plans to boycott St Patrick's Day Speakers' lunch in Washington

[demmiblue]

Source: Irish Times

US president Donald Trump is planning to boycott the annual St Patrick’s Day Speakers’ lunch in Washington next week the Irish Times has learned, amid ongoing tensions between the president and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The president traditionally attends the lunch on Capitol Hill which is hosted by the House Speaker – one of the rare times in the year that the president visits congress.

But it is understood that Mr Trump and vice president Mike Pence have indicated they will not attend next Thursday, though the Oval Office meeting between the Taoiseach and the president will proceed as planned at the White House.

A decision not to attend the Speaker’s lunch would mark a break with tradition. The lunch is traditionally an opportunity for politicians from both political parties to put aside their political differences and celebrate Irish-American heritage. But the relationship between Mr Trump and Ms Pelosi is at a low point.

Read more: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/us/trump-plans-to-boycott-st-patrick-s-day-speakers-lunch-in-washington-1.4196466

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Flashback:

[Rorey]

1. I'm glad his taint won't mar it

The more things he "boycotts", the better.

[olegramps]

31. The best news that I have heard about that disgusting pile of defecation

[MaryMagdaline]

2. Good. They're probably both infected with Coronavirus

[turbinetree]

3. That's rich Judd Deere.................you keep forgetting that your "guy" is a fucking traitor...

and he has been Impeached...........he was.................. IMPEACHED.............so who again has divided the country you fucking idiot......................the criminal enterprise in the white house and "all" of his lackeys including you.................... .

[left-of-center2012]

4. "the Oval Office meeting between the Taoiseach and the president will proceed as planned"

OK - I had to google 'Taoiseach'.

The Taoiseach is the prime minister and head of government of Ireland. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann, the lower house of the Oireachtas, and must, to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoiseach

[IronLionZion]

5. Then Irish-Americans can vote for Biden this year

Trump and Pence probably should go quarantine themselves. I wouldn't want to be near either of them.

[keithbvadu2]

6. Had to look up Taoiseach.

Had to look up Taoiseach.

Always something new to learn

[riversedge]

45. so did I.

[rickyhall]

7. Good. Fuck Trump and his minions.

[Rob2861]

44. I agree 100%

Now the people can enjoy themselves without the dimwit around. I would lose my appetite if I had to eat around Trump. Just looking at him would make you sick.

[BlueIdaho]

8. What a Baby... nt.

[xxqqqzme]

9. Another tantrum

(yawn)

[durablend]

10. Whatever

Snowflake needs to get some more golf in. We already knew that

[yaesu]

11. its probably more to do with covid than anything else, I mean, if he wet his pants while

visiting a secure location like the CDC just think of what stains he would leave behind in a crowded public location.

[tanyev]

12. Everybody else attending the lunch:

[TheRealistRealist]

13. Great his presence would taint the event

It would be petty but great if Pelosi stated: "Ladies and gentleman the impeached President will not be joining us today. But I will be praying for his mind, body and spirit".

Being petty is more effective against Trump than being professional. Dems need to make his base focus on his insecurities and failures. Highlight and repeat his flaws and failures to his base. Make them see him as a human and a lifelong failure.

[CBHagman]

14. Just looked up the speaker's luncheon for St. Patrick's Day in 1999. OF COURSE President Clinton...

...was there and offered gracious words. Of course he did, and this was after impeachment, too.

But the Irish peace process was/is also important to President Clinton, and it was there in the remarks too.

I'm searching in vain for video of the event, but the remarks are online. Will add them if I manage to get a good URL.

[SledDriver]

15. It's probably because of his deterioration due to his dementia

Trump would not eat in public when he was in India. You never actually see him eat in a public setting now. His enablers don't want anyone to see him trying to chew/swallow his food as he risks choking. Aside from the fact that he probably also makes a mess and there's no way to make that slob look regal, or less like a toddler, doing it. Imagine the POTUS having to wear a smock while an aide does the airplane thing to get him to eat?

[More_Cowbell]

39. Yes, it's been a while since he's eaten in public

Everyone will have a better time without him.

[cstanleytech]

16. Trump is simply reaffirming what we already know which is that he is a tiny handed petulant child.

[CaptYossarian]

17. Instead, expect a military parade a month later on Hitler's birthday.

[C Moon]

18. He's probably also petrified of the coronavirus.

[Sugar Smack]

23. ..And used the word "boycott" to save his ugly face.

Boycott? No, COOTIES!! I'm with you there.

[iluvtennis]

19. Good. He's already f'ed over all tradition anyway. Vote. Him. Out. nt

[johnnyfins]

20. It is so satisfying to think of Trumpotato

worrying about covid 19. He is already a germophobe. Giant baby.

[LisaM]

21. Just as well.

He and Boris seem to want to undo the Irish peace process.

[Vinca]

22. So it's an improvement over when he did attend.

[George II]

24. I'll bet when that announcement went out ticket sales doubled. Great video, loved it.

[Hekate]

25. Thanks for the musical flashback to 2008: There's No One As Irish As Barack O'Bama!

As for Trump -- just as well he won't show up.

[virgogal]

26. It's a religious thing,who really cares.

[JDC]

27. He's going to be a lot less accessible starting asap

He won't be going anywhere for fear of the virus. He will blame every instance on Democrats and some obscure, made up excuse that he is somehow talking a stand.

In actuality he is going into hiding in plain sight.

[at140]

28. Not surprised, he is a germophobe of the highest degree..nt

[dewsgirl]

29. Do you have an idea about how many attend?

[CBHagman]

30. Here's a little on the history of the St. Patrick's Day luncheon.

I don't have an estimate of the number of attendees each year, but there are lots of videos, pictures, and speeches online that hint at the nature of the event.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends_of_Ireland_(U.S._Congress)

https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1951-2000/The-origins-of-the-St--Patrick-s-Day-Luncheon/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends_of_Ireland_(U.S._Congress)

[dewsgirl]

34. Thank you, a lot can happen between now and then.

[paleotn]

32. Hey, whatever....

Also...Judd Deere. Whoever the fuck you are. Go fuck yourself sideways you fascist, sycophant, slim ass.

[vercetti2021]

33. Good stay the fuck away from our heritage

Yeah I'm 40% Irish.

[Nitram]

35. Trump just keeps alienating more and more of the population. Keep it up, Dump!

[Grokenstein]

36. Run and hide, crybaby.

I don't care if you're afraid of catching the "cronavirus" or pissing yourself in mortal terror that Pelosi will step on your moment of glory and make fun of you (yet again) but wee wee wee all the way home, little piggie. All sane people are relieved to be spared your grotesque walking-sewage-plant presence.

[riversedge]

40. #1

[Raven123]

37. BS. He's afraid of getting coronavirus.

[mwooldri]

38. Makes me miss Barack O'Bama more.... NT

[bluestarone]

41. GOOD! now

They can Request the Obama family to attend!!!!

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

42. I'm sure all those attending are really happy that he is staying away.

[Sunlei]

43. Good News then there's room to Invite the Obamas!

[tclambert]

46. St. Patrick never complimented Trump. So don't expect Trump to say anything nice about him.

Anyway, Trump would have twisted the narrative around to himself and demanded a Donald J. Trump day in his honor, maybe for saving America from the Coronavirus.