UFC world champion Conor McGregor announced his bid for president of Ireland in a social media post Thursday while wearing a hat with the phrase “Make Ireland Great Again.”
“This is the future of Ireland with me as President. All citizens of Ireland have a voice and a choice on their future!” McGregor wrote in an Instagram post. The fighter, who is aiming to curb mass migration, also questioned the validity of the European Union’s Pact on Migration and Asylum, a set of reforms that would establish a common asylum system and prioritize faster asylum for migrants. Ireland must fully implement and enforce it in 2026. (RELATED: The Stars Align: Donald Trump’s Inauguration Attracts High-Profile Guests)
“Although I oppose greatly this pact, it is neither mine nor the government’s choice to make. It is the people of Ireland’s choice! Always! That is a true…