Conor McGregor, popular MMA fighter, has announced his candidacy for the presidency of Ireland, just a few days after his successful visit to the White House.
McGregor, made the announcement through an Instagram post. In the image, the fighter appears in front of a private jet and wearing a cap with the slogan "Make Ireland Great Again."
The post also includes a message in which he criticizes the EU Migration Pact, stating that its full implementation must be done by June 12, 2026. McGregor promises to oppose the pact and present a referendum law on the issue if he is elected president.
In his message, McGregor asserts that he is the only one who will oppose the Irish government and that the people must decide on the migration pact, arguing that this is the essence of democracy.
In a speech at the White House, McGregor had stated that Ireland was close to losing its "Irishness" and criticized the Irish government for not acting properly and for allocating the country's money to problems outside its borders.
He also took the opportunity to praise Donald Trump's work ethic, with whom he met at the White House. The visit was met with praise in Ireland, with many people recalling St. Patrick's Day and its great popularity in the American community.
McGregor, who has never held a political office, has expressed that he would be the "only logical choice" for the presidency of Ireland. Currently, Ireland is presided over by the social democrat Michael D. Higgins, who is serving his second term.
However, McGregor claims that his approach would be much more active and people-oriented, criticizing the traditional political system and promising to take measures to hold politicians accountable for what he considers poor management.
