Resignation of Leo Varadkar as Prime Minister of Ireland

Leo Varadkar announced his resignation as prime minister of Ireland just days after meeting with President Biden in Washington, D.C. He cited personal and political reasons for stepping down and will remain in the lower house of Parliament. Varadkar championed Ireland's efforts in welcoming Ukrainian refugees but also admitted defeat in recent constitutional amendments. He was criticized for government-supported mass migration and has faced criticism as a globalist. Varadkar thanked the U.S. for its work in bringing peace to Ireland and Northern Ireland and called for support for Ukraine and Gaza.