Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said "you can really see the difference" in US president Donald Trump's health since their meetings, when Trump was in his early 70s.
Varadkar stepped down as taoiseach in April 2024. Since then, he has worked in a number of academic roles in the United States and published his autobiography, Speaking My Mind.
There has been a lot of focus on the health of Trump, who turned 80 last week. Despite the White House insisting Trump is in peak health, pictures of odd marks and bruises on his skin often go viral, while he appears to nod off in various meetings and public events.
In a wide-ranging interview with the Irish Independent, Varadkar discussed the fictional character he identifies with most, who he'd most like to have a pint with, and adjusting to life outside politics.
On the pint question, Trump came to mind.
Varadkar said: "I’d be curious to go for a pint with Donald Trump because he doesn't drink. I wonder would...
