Irish trip reinforces Biden’s ‘optimism’ ahead of expected run for second term

US president Joe Biden boards a plane to leave Ireland West Airport Knock, in County Mayo, on the last day of his visit to the island of Ireland. Picture: PA

US president Joe Biden has credited his trip to Ireland with reinforcing his rationale for an expected run for a second term in office.

Mr Biden has already indicated his plan to run for the presidency again in 2024 but has not yet officially announced it.