Controversial UFC star Conor McGregor is formally throwing his hat into political ring.
And — regardless of McGregor’s aspirations being worldwide — it seems President Donald Trump might have performed a job in it.
McGregor successfully introduced his candidacy Thursday in an Instagram submit that featured a picture of him and his son — whereas additionally making it clear what kind of platform he’s planning to run on.
“Eire should totally implement the EU Migration Pact by June 12, 2026,” McGregor posted. “So between now and 12 June 2026, a number of items of laws must be handed by each Homes of the Oireachtas & then signed by the President.
“The subsequent presidential election should happen by 11 Nov 2025
“Who else will stand as much as Authorities and oppose this invoice?
“Every other Presidential candidate they try to put ahead might be of no resistance to them.
“I’ll!
“For readability additionally, as President, I might put forth this invoice to referendum.”
To take away any doubt about his intentions, McGregor ended his submit with: “That is the way forward for Eire with me as President.
“All residents of Eire to have a voice and a selection on their future!
“God bless our individuals!
“Vote McGregor and have your voice heard!”
As pointed out by Fox Information, this announcement comes simply days after McGregor met with Trump in a extremely publicized Monday assembly on the White Home.
Nonetheless, in response to CNN, “McGregor faces an uphill process to get his title on the poll as few Irish lawmakers share his vehement anti-immigrant views.”
The outlet, which additionally described the Irish presidency as a “largely ceremonial position,” added that McGregor’s previous issues with the law may additionally hamper his presidential aspirations.
As CNN identified, McGregor has handled a number of allegations of sexual assault, together with one which was finally dismissed, and one other the place a civil jury awarded an accuser practically $257,000 in damages.
Of be aware, McGregor’s household — together with the mother of his children — has firmly stood behind the Irish fighter by means of his authorized woes, and, in actual fact, have even come out to counsel that a few of these girls had been merely chasing clout and cash with their lawsuits.
McGregor has truly been hinting at political aspirations for a while, although his current Instagram submit is the primary to make such a agency bid. He has additionally beforehand made immigration a giant a part of his platform, not in contrast to Trump.
This text appeared initially on The Western Journal.