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Conor McGregor appears to be interested in a new political career. Earlier this week, McGregor made waves when he visited President Trump in the White House to bash Ireland’s government and politicians.
“Our government abandoned the voices of the people of Ireland. Our money is being spent overseas on issues that have nothing to do with the Irish people. It’s time the people in America are made aware of what’s going on Ireland, what is going on Ireland is a travesty. Our government is a government with zero action and zero accountability.”
“OUR GOVERNMENT HAS ABANDONED THE VOICES OF THE PEOPLE.”
CONOR MCGREGOR CONCERNED FOR THE FUTURE OF IRELAND 🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/uixvevFXJr
— MeterPeter MMA (@MeterPeterD) March 17, 2025
McGregor received immediate backlash from Irish politicians including Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheal Martin.
St. Patrick’s Day around the world is a day rooted in community, humanity, friendship and fellowship.
Conor McGregor’s remarks are wrong, and do not reflect the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, or the views of the people of Ireland.
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) March 17, 2025
A fed-up McGregor is now taking matters into his own hands and claims to be running for President of Ireland in 2025.
Ireland, the choice is yours and it is an easy one. Vote for me as your President and we will SAVE IRELAND TOGETHER! 🇮🇪❤️🙏 https://t.co/tLGdPITwnr
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 20, 2025
Even if McGregor attempts to run for President, it’s unlikely he’ll be nominated to put on the ballot.
“There’s two hurdles. First, you have to get nominated and then you have to win a majority of the vote.”
“Both of those hurdles are almost insurmountable [for McGregor],” says Gail McElroy, a professor of political science at Trinity College Dublin during an interview with Sky Sports.