He then flew on Air Force One to Dublin, where he traveled to Carlingford Castle and toured the town of Dundalk in County Louth.
The 80-year-old president even took questions from kids — despite refusing to hold a formal press conference during his Emerald Isle visit with his sister, Valerie Biden Owens and scandal-plagued son, Hunter.
President Joe Biden begins Wednesday drinking tea with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Belfast, Northern Ireland. AP
The president speaks at Ulster University in Belfast on Wednesday. REUTERS Biden addressed students and local invitees at Ulster University Wednesday.AP The president hugs actor James Martin, who starred in the recent Oscar-winning short film “An Irish Goodbye” during his visit to Ulster University.Getty Images President Biden takes a selfie with guests after speaking at Ulster University in Belfast.AP Led by “the Beast,” President Biden’s motorcade leaves Ulster University on Wednesday.AFP via Getty Images President Biden acknowledges the crowd as he leaves Ulster University.James Veysey/Shutterstock Air Force One lands in Dublin International Airport on Wednesday.AP President Joe Biden shakes hands with Ireland’s Taoiseach Leo Varadkar as his sister Valerie Biden Owns and son Hunter hold an umbrella for him at Dublin International Airport. AP President Biden greets local children at Dublin International Airport on Wednesday.AP The president’s sister Valerie Biden Owens and his embattled first son Hunter at Dublin International Airport. AP Locals wait for Biden in Dundalk, Ireland. Getty Images Crowds gather as President Biden tours Carlingford Castle in County Louth.REUTERS The president with Tanaiste Micheal Martin at Carlingford Castle.ZUMAPRESS.com Biden and Martin at Carlingford Castle, which was built in the late 12th centry and is also known as King John’s Castle. AP The Carlingford Pipe Band prepares to play as Biden tours the National Monument. AP Biden and Martin at Carlingford Castle Wednesday. REUTERS President Biden shakes hands with residents of Dundalk.AP Biden and Martin greet workers at McAteers The Food House in Dundalk.AP Hunter Biden greets residents of Dundalk, Ireland.REUTERS The president prepares to depart Dundalk.REUTERS Locals wave as the presidential motorcade leaves Carlingford in County Louth, Ireland, Wednesday.TOLGA AKMEN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock The presidential motorcade leaves Carlingford in County Louth, Ireland, Wednesday.ZUMAPRESS.com President Joe Biden speaks at the Windsor pub in Dundalk, Ireland, Wednesday.AP Biden talks to children after speaking at the Windsor Bar and Restaurant in Dundalk Wednesday.REUTERS Joe Biden takes a selfie as he leaves the Windsor pub in Dundalk on Wednesday evening.REUTERS
