Conor McGregor for President? Sounds like a joke? Except it’s not anymore. It’s actually happening. ‘The Notorious’ took to X (formerly Twitter) and, instead of his usual bravado, dropped a political bombshell. “Vote for me as your President and we will SAVE IRELAND TOGETHER!” No fight promotion, no whiskey sales. Just a straight-up campaign pitch. And here’s the interesting part, people are actually backing him.
Take one native supporter, for example. So compelling was her stance that the Irishman himself shared the interview on his Instagram story, amplifying her words to his millions of followers. Social media influencer Nick Shirley asked her point-blank. “Would you support Conor McGregor if he were to become the president of Ireland?” No hesitation. “Yes, I would definitely support Conor McGregor,” she responded. “What Conor McGregor said in the White House last week was extremely accurate and very, very true about how the people of Ireland, north and south, feel about illegal mass migration.”
Now, for the skeptics quick to bring up McGregor’s past, she had an answer ready. “We’ve all made mistakes, but that doesn’t mean what he’s saying today isn’t true. He was speaking facts.” And when asked if McGregor might be Ireland’s last hope, she doubled down. “I’m frightened for the direction we’re going in, and we need a real big change. I think it has to be something like Donald Trump in America, and Conor McGregor might be our best hope.” And a certain UFC superstar is inclined to agree… for the most part.
Chael Sonnen, ever the voice of calculated chaos, couldn’t help but wade into the madness. “The question is, does Conor have any political aspirations and could Conor get elected in Ireland?” Sonnen mused in a YouTube clip, his words dripping with intrigue. He confessed that if given the chance, he’d cast his vote for McGregor, but he wasn’t blind to the flaws in the plan. “One of the very first things he did was buy property elsewhere, they wave the Bahamas all over their social media, wave a new boat they bought that they’re storing in Italy while trying to act…” Sonnen trailed off.
Turns out, selling yourself as ‘for the people’ gets a little tricky when your mansion is nowhere near their living quarters. Still, whether it’s MMA or politics, Conor McGregor never shies away from a spectacle; and if ‘The Notorious’ has proven anything, it’s that he can sell a dream like nobody else.
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Leave it to ‘The Notorious’ to turn a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in America into an impromptu campaign launch. The UFC superstar was hanging out with none other than Donald Trump, flashing smiles and shaking hands. And Trump? He was all in. “Oh, there’s so many great Irish people, are you kidding me?” he said before immediately pivoting to something he clearly found way more important: McGregor’s ink. “Well, I do happen to like your fighter, he’s got the best tattoos I’ve ever seen. Conor’s great, right? I’m talking about Conor.” Because obviously, when discussing Ireland’s contributions to global culture, tattoos should be at the top of the list.
Meanwhile, back in Ireland, the government was ‘not’ amused. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin wasted no time distancing himself from McGregor’s statements. “(McGregor’s comments) do not reflect the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day or the views of the people of Ireland,” he said. Irish Minister Simon Harris didn’t hold back either, branding McGregor as “the very worst of toxic masculinity.” And Minister Paschal Donohoe went straight for the knockout: “Conor McGregor does not represent this country, he doesn’t represent the men of this country.”
But here’s the real fight card. Despite the government’s best efforts to shut it down, McGregor’s political movement is gaining steam. The former two-division UFC champ isn’t just talking, he’s positioning himself as the ultimate disruptor. “Every available metric shows that the Government of Ireland currently has failed the people of Ireland,” McGregor declared, as if delivering a fight-night callout. And like any great showman, he’s making sure his audience stays hooked.
Now, let’s pump the brakes for a second. The President of Ireland isn’t exactly running the show. It’s more of a ceremonial gig with little real power. So, what’s the play here? Is he actually serious about running? Or is this just another way to keep his name trending while his fight career remains in limbo? What do you think? Is McGregor Ireland’s future leader? Let us know your thoughts below!
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