The US Vice President says the relationship between the United States and Ireland has never been stronger.
Mike Pence was speaking in Dublin this afternoon, where he met with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.
The White House says the fact that Pence met with the Taoiseach and his partner shows that he's not "anti-gay."
Pence has faced criticism in the past over his views on LGBTQ rights.
An Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar and Dr. Matthew Barrett greeted @VP Vice President of the United States Mr Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence at Farmleigh House. @VP Mike Pence then signed the visitor’s book and viewed Military Records of his grandfather Richard Cawley. pic.twitter.com/FnFkeyq1ML
— MerrionStreet.ie (@merrionstreet) September 3, 2019
Mike Pence urged Ireland and the EU to negotiate in good faith with the UK when it comes to Brexit, and encouraged the Taoiseach to reach a deal with Boris Johnson.
The US Vice-President's also urged the government to reject equipment made by Huawai.
It comes as part of an intense political campaign by the Trump administration against the Chinese smartphone and equipment maker.
It says the tech giants products could be used for spying or sabotage by the Chinese government.
