President Biden's Ireland Visit: Controversies and Affection
TL;DR
During his trip to Ireland, US President Joe Biden confused New Zealand's "All Blacks" rugby team with the notorious "Black and Tans" British military unit that fought the Irish Republican Army a century ago. Biden made the gaffe while trying to pay a compliment to Irish rugby player Rob Kearney. The mistake caused a stir on social media in Ireland, with some poking fun at Biden's affinity with Irish rebel history and folk songs.
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