Irish Examiner View: Taoiseach off to Washington in the Green

Leo Varadkar will have to use all his charm and political know-how in Washington over the next two days if he is to ensure ongoing friendly relations with the Trump administration.

LEO Varadkar will have to use charm and political know-how in Washington over the next two days if he is to ensure ongoing friendly relations with the Trump administration.

As well as two encounters with the US President, the Taoiseach will also attend a gala dinner to honour House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi as well as a lunch she will host for him on Capitol Hill.