Irish mixed martial arts sensation Conor McGregor visited a St Patrick’s Day event at the White House on Monday, March 17, where he made his opinions on Ireland’s politics known. Guest of honor, McGregor spoke with the media and confirmed his meeting with former President Donald Trump and other members of the administration.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who was standing next to McGregor, complimented his attendance at the event. “We couldn’t think of a better guest to have with us on St Patrick’s Day,” she said.
McGregor was excited, referring to his encounter with Trump as “the most important meeting of my country’s future.” He chastised the government of Ireland, saying that it is short on action and responsibility, and charged that the officials placed foreign interests over domestic issues.
McGregor’s trip to the White House occurs during speculation over whether he might challenge for Ireland’s presidency this year. While widely regarded as a long shot, since he would require signatures from a minimum of 20 parliament members or four local council councils to gain access to the ballot, McGregor is not silent about his intentions in politics.
Sources have revealed that McGregor plans to run on an anti-immigration ticket mirroring Trump’s US policies. He has spoken widely of how immigration has affected rural Irish towns, asserting some towns have been transformed overnight. “The 40 million Irish Americans need to hear this,” McGregor said. “If not, there will be no place to come home and visit.”
His possible candidacy is only four months after being held liable for sexual assault, a scandal that could affect his political future.
