Conor McGregor says he is officially running to be the president of Ireland – national

Conor McGregor He announced the presidency in IrelandDays after the visit of the American President Donald Trump In the White House.

McGregor, 36, shared the news on Instagram on Thursday, making its stadium for the people of Ireland for the festive center largely in a long comment alongside a picture of itself wearing the hat “Make Ireland great again.”

“Ireland must implement the Immigration Agreement in the European Union by June 12, 2026. So from now until June 12, 2026, many legislations must be passed by both OIRACHTAS and then the president.

“Whoever will stand in the face of the ruling and oppose this law? Any other presidential candidate who is trying to present it will not have any resistance to them. I will do.

“It is the choice of the people of Ireland (so)! Always! This is a real democracy! … This is the future of Ireland with me as president. All Ireland citizens have a voice and a choice in their future! God bless our people. McGregor voted and hear your voice.”

McGregor still has a long way if it is serious about changing the job to politics. Presidential candidates in Ireland It must be nominated By at least 20 of 234 lower and higher members of the parliament. Instead, they can be nominated by four 31 local councils in Ireland, according to the Ireland Electoral Committee.

Ireland president is elected every seven years and can serve a total of two periods. the Presidential responsibilities It includes the representation of the people of Ireland, the signing of legislation in law and/or referring bills to the Supreme Court.

Earlier this week, McGregor criticized the Irish government while receiving questions from the press about his ideas about the current political scene in Ireland in the podium next to the White House press secretary Caroline Levitt.

the previous UFC Champion said he was in the White House “raising the issues faced by the people of Ireland.”

“It will be music for the people of Ireland’s ears because it was unprecedented on the main stage in the issues faced by the people of Ireland,” said McGregor, adding that it believes that the Ireland government has abandoned the voices of the people of the country.

He said: “It is time for America to realize what is going on in Ireland. What is happening in Ireland is a farce. Our government is the government of a zero -safer accountable.” “Our money is spent on foreign issues that have nothing to do with Irish people.”

“The illegal immigration racket is deviating from the country,” MMA fighter continued. “There are rural cities in Ireland that were crossed in one blow, which has become a minority in one blow. They just need to be treated.”

“40 million Irish Americans need to hear,” said McGregor.

“Because if not, there will be no place to return home and visit,” he added. “Ireland is on the threshold of its Irish loss, and I am here to raise the issue and highlight it. It is also St. Patrick until a little celebration.”

After the news of McGregor’s meeting with Trump, Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin Take to X to share a statement on the ideas of the UFC fighter on Ireland.

“Saint Patrick’s Day around the world is a rooted day in society, humanity, friendship and fellowship”, ” Martin wrote. “Connor McGregor’s comments are wrong, and the spirit of St. Patrick, or the views of the people of Ireland, does not reflect the views of the people of Ireland.”

Colom Eastwood, the leader of the Democratic Party and the Democratic Party in Ireland, said Ireland was “very embarrassing” by McGregor after the visit.

“Connor McGregor has not been elected to anything, as it does not represent the Irish people,” Eastwood He said on x. “In fact, we are all very embarrassing.”

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Simon Harris, Deputy Prime Minister in Ireland, talked about McGregor’s visit to the White House while she was in New York City.

“It is important for President Trump to decide the invitation of someone who wants to his home, and he has the right to do everything he wishes regarding those who decide to invite the White House,” he said. In video It was published to X.

“But allow me to be very clear: Connor McGregor is not here in the United States that represents Ireland or the people of Ireland. Here he with personal qualities. He does not talk about Ireland. He does not talk about the people of Ireland. He has no mandate to do this and my views are very clear.”

McGregor responded with a photo next to Trump in the Oval Office, and wrote, “Hominem AD Legeing League in Hot by Irelands (SIC) Elite.”

“What is your response / action plan on the issues that you raised?” He asked. “Ireland wants to know. America wants to see!”

“Chip, stamp Obat now, don’t make me continue. Do what I told by the people of Ireland and we will not face any problem here. Don’t end for you,” he wrote, before mentioning his “orders” to implement the government.

“You have twelve days to present a clear action plan, in 1. Dismantling the human trafficking racket in Ireland (such).

McGregor had previously disturbed a presidential last September in Posted on XWriting, “As a president, I carry power to call Dál as well as its solution.”

“I would have obtained all the answers that the people of Ireland are searching for from these thieves from the working man, these defects in the unity of the family, and these destroyers for small companies, and Ali!” books. “These disputes will be called in their authority’s positions to respond to the people of Ireland, and I will do so by the end of the day. Or I will not leave without a choice but a Dáry solution completely. He stopped the train even. (That)

“The people of Ireland deserve the answers they are looking for. An empty point. This will be my strength as a president. I know very well. Ireland needs an active president working entirely by the people of Ireland. It is me. I am the only logical option. 2025 is coming …”

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