Irish Establishment Mocks McGregor’s Political Plans – ‘Unfit For Public Office’
The Irish political establishment has criticized Conor McGregor’s intentions to run for President.
McGregor made a recent visit to the White House to meet the United States President Donald Trump. During his appearance, he spoke with the media and spoke out about his feelings towards Ireland’s problems. He singled out their apparent failure to deal with illegal immigration, something which he felt needed to be addressed. McGregor then announced that he would be running for President as he suffered a negative response from the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.
“It is the people of Irelands 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 vote! This is the future of Ireland with me as President. All citizens of Ireland to have a voice and a choice on their future! God bless our people! Vote McGregor and have your voice heard!,” McGregor said
During a recent BKFC presser in Dubai, McGregor hinted that his future in combat sports may be over.
He has not had a UFC fight since 2021 when Dustin Poirier defeated him. That was his third defeat out of his last four fights. McGregor was planning a comeback against Michael Chandler at UFC 303. He never got to do so after he withdrew with the toe injury.
He then suffered a civil sexual lawsuit after Nikita Hand accused him of an assault at a hotel room in Dublin in 2018. McGregor was subsequently ordered to pay her damages and her legal fees as his reputation took a massive nosedive. If McGregor does decide to run for the presidency, it will be a divisive decision, since he is not the most popular figure compared to when he was a two-weight UFC champion. The Irish political arena has now had their say with many disapproving of him.
Reaction
“I consider him to be a tacky, moronic vulgarian. I would never consider him even remotely a suitable person for a nomination.” – Senator
“He’s a misogynist and a thug. On behalf of the women of Ireland he can f*** off.” – TD
“McGregor has become the cheerleader for misogyny in Ireland… a populist buffoon.” – Senator
“I genuinely would struggle to think of anyone worse to hold that position.” – Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael senator
“I could not think of anyone more unfit for public office.” – Duncan Smith, Labour TD
“There is no evidence Mr McGregor has the necessary skillset for the role.” – Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail TD
“There isn’t a snowball’s chance… he made a show of himself in Washington DC last week and with no elected mandate he certainly does not “speak for Irish people” when he travels overseas.” – Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD
“Conor McGregor’s divisive behaviour and rhetoric would be completely unsuitable for such a role.” – Maeve O’Connell, Fine Gael TD
“As a mother of four young boys I have far more ambition for them than to have someone like that in a position of respectability.” – Erin McGreehan, Fianna Fail TD
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