Biden Says He’s “Really Not Irish” Because He’s Sober, Doesn’t Have Relatives in Jail

On Friday, President Joe Biden made disparaging jokes about his Irish heritage during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the White House, where he hosted Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. 

During the day, Biden attended the Friends of Ireland Luncheon with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R‑CA). During the luncheon, Biden and McCarthy issued remarks. When Biden spoke, he quipped that he visited Ireland and saw family members. “There are so many, and they actually weren’t in jail,” Biden said.Happy St. Patrick’s Day!‘I’m really not Irish because I’m sober…and I don’t have any relatives in jail…’ ‑Joe Biden at the Friends of Ireland Luncheon pic.twitter.com/v9gI8xYylo— Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill8) March 17, 2023Later in his remarks, Biden said he visited a pub that is owned by a member of his family. “I’m the only Irishman you’ve ever met though that’s never had a drink, so, I’m OK,” he quipped. “I’m really not …