'The Brits' is trending on Twitter this morning after remarks by the US President Joe Biden
He held his first Q&A with the media since taking office over two months ago
The Us President was quizzed by reporters on immigration
President Biden used his own family history to describe the plight some migrants face when trying to enter the US
"When my great grandfather got on a coffin ship to cross the Irish Sea, expectation was, was he going to live long enough on that ship to get to the United States of America, but they left because what the Brits had been doing. They were in real, real trouble - they didn't want to leave, but they had no choice"
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
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