McGregor Slams Irish Leadership In Tucker Carlson Interview – ‘We Are Not A Democratic Country'

Conor McGregor expressed his dissatisfaction with the Irish political process during his interview with Tucker Carlson. 

McGregor forged a name for himself as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the UFC. He became a two-weight world champion, winning belts at featherweight and lightweight. However, his career has taken a nosedive, having not had a UFC fight since 2021. Conor was stopped by Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021, losing his third fight from his previous four bouts. He suffered a broken leg, which kept him out.

McGregor’s Aim

He was on course to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 but pulled out with a broken toe. With still two fights left on his UFC deal, a McGregor return is still possible. However, he recently expressed his desire to enter Irish politics. He made a visit to the White House to meet President Donald Trump. He also spoke to the media, saying he was unhappy with Irish politics, calling out the country’s failure to deal with illegal immigration. 

"Ireland must fully implement the EU Migration Pact by June 12, 2026. So between now and 12 June 2026, several pieces of legislation have to be passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas & then signed by the President. The next presidential election must take place by 11 Nov 2025 Who else will stand up to (the) Government and oppose this bill? Any other Presidential candidate they attempt to put forward will be of no resistance to them. I will! For clarity also, as President, I would put forth this bill to referendum. It is the people of Ireland’s choice! Always! That is a true democracy," McGregor said

McGregor And Carlson

However, McGregor is not the most popular figure in Ireland. He was found liable in a civil sexual lawsuit after Nikita Hand made the accusations. The Notorious was ordered to pay her damages and legal fees, as his reputation suffered. Although McGregor hopes to change that by tackling the country’s issue, running for the leadership is not so easy. Under the Irish rules, any person running for the president must be over 35 and Irish. However, the person must be nominated by a minimum of 20 people from the Irish parliament, or at least four from the 31 local authorities from Ireland. McGregor did not take those comments very well. 

"So how is it a democracy?’ ‘We are not a democratic country. And they will have to answer to their constituents at some stage. There will be accountability. Attempt to tarnish as they are. I move forward under God, and my nation can see. That is one my issues here. The people of Ireland, the overspending, that’s going on. This is our public wealth being administered into private hands, enriching people to bring in this influx of illegal mass migration that is changing the fabric of my country. Ireland is very close to losing its Irishness and we will not let that happen," McGregor said  

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