Conor McGregor has announced he will run to become the next President of Ireland. Posing in a ‘Make Ireland Great Again’ cap, the 36-year-old took to Instagram to confirm his intentions. It comes just days after he met President Donald Trump in the White House where he claimed “some towns have been completely overrun” due to the “illegal immigration racket” in his home country.
Trump, a well-known fan of martial arts, branded the controversial fighter his “favourite Irishman” saying: “He’s got the best tattoos I’ve ever seen.” The MMA fighter announced his bid with an image of himself standing in front of a private jet, wearing a vest and holding one of his four children. In the post McGregor urged people to vote for him “have your voice heard”.
Alongside the picture McGregor wrote: “Ireland must fully implement the EU Migration Pact by June 12, 2026.
“So between now and 12 June 2026, several pieces of legislation have to be passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas & then signed by the President. The next presidential election must take place by 11 Nov 2025. Who else will stand up to the Government and oppose this bill?
“Any other Presidential candidate they attempt to put forward will be of no resistance to them. I will! For clarity also, as President, I would put forth this bill to referendum. Although I greatly oppose this pact, it is neither mine nor the government’s choice to make.
“It is the people of Ireland’s choice! Always! That is a true democracy! I would also be curious to hear our government officials’ reasoning for agreeing with this pact so fervently. I would love to hear the debates! Followed then by a vote!
!This is the future of Ireland with me as President. All citizens of Ireland have a voice and a choice on their future! God bless our people! Vote McGregor and have your voice heard!”
McGregor’s ambition will not come as a surprise to many as in recent years he has has spoken about entering politics, embracing the populist approach taken by people such as Trump by speaking out against “the establishment” and criticising the country’s actions on illegal migration.
The former UFC superstar told reporters he visited the White House to “raise the issues the people of Ireland face”.
He added: “It is a travesty; our government is the government of zero action with zero accountability. Our money is being spent on overseas issues which have nothing to do with the Irish people.”