McGregor Teases A Run At The Irish Presidency
Conor McGregor has teased an Irish Presidential run for next year.
McGregor has previously spoken about political issues, citing his dissatisfaction with the Irish immigration system. The Notorious questioned whether there were enough safeguards to ensure that those entering Ireland could be monitored as tensions grew in the country.
“For too long Ireland has put up with policies that do not ensure that those entering our country are of the character, skills and desire to benefit Ireland. WE WILL NEVER ACCEPT THIS BETRAYAL OF OUR COUNTRY,” McGregor said
McGergor’s primary focus, however, is on returning to fighting. His last UFC fight was a 2021 defeat to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264. He was on course to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29. But McGregor pulled out with a broken toe. He is still expected to fight, but McGregor has also set his sights on entering into politics.
As President I hold the power to summon the Dáil as well as dissolve it. So as i said before, I would have all the answers the people of Ireland seek from these thieves of the working man, these disrupters of the family unit, these destructors of small businesses, and on and on…
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) September 5, 2024
McGregor’s comments may well be in jest. However, it has gotten fans talking with some ready to support a presidential run.
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We need action champ 👑
— Gabhán (@OffgridIreland) September 5, 2024
Ireland needs a President who respects the uniqueness of the Irish people, holds a desire for their flourishing in his heart, and stands up for our national sovereignty.
— Hermann Kelly (@hermannkelly) September 5, 2024
MIGA – Make Ireland Great Again
— Mickamious (@MickamiousG) September 5, 2024