Vice President JD Vance lucked out when taking a small fashion risk at the White House on Wednesday. While meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin for a St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, President Donald Trump stopped mid-sentence to comment on Vance’s footwear for the day.

A reminder of the rollicking brand of diplomacy that is the Trump administration was as visible Wednesday as Vice President J.D. Vance’s shamrock socks. Vance’s reason for the wearing of the green was the visit of Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin to Washington.

President Donald Trump got distracted by VP JD Vance's shamrock-themed sock during the Oval Office meeting with Irish PM Michael Martin. "I’m trying to stay focused, but I’m gonna ask for the VP’s socks,