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Conor McGregor said he was Run for President of Ireland – Now, his goal is to formalize it.
UFC Superstar A link to a social media petition was released on Monday that would “make sure” him to vote.
“I, Conor McGregor, hereby announce my intention to seek the respected office of the President of Ireland,” McGregor Written in a petition.
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UFC fighter Conor McGregor spoke to reporters in the White House briefing room on March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
“However, the current constitutional framework presents significant obstacles to democratic participation. Existing regulations require candidates to be nominated by twenty OIREACHTAS or four county council members in order to be eligible for voting. The system, while aimed at ensuring the political influence of candidates among candidates, ignoring its direct limitations has been the Irish Chierish Apemate of Irish Chierish Apemoration.
“In view of this, I filed a petition asking for the modification of the nomination process to allow my name to be included in the vote. I think that at home and abroad, citizens of Ireland should have no right to identify candidates that appear in the presidential vote, and therefore, I ask you to win this support in this campaign process, thus giving the Irish people a shape of their own future.”
White House Media Secretary Karoline Leavitt listened to Conor McGregor’s speech to reporters in the White House briefing room on March 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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McGregor made his initial announcement about his presidential run just days after meeting with President Donald Trump earlier this year.
The former champion opposes bills on EU immigration agreements.
“Ireland must fully implement the EU immigration agreement by June 12, 2026. So from now until June 12, 2026, several legislation must be passed by two houses in Oireachtas and then signed by the president…Who else will support the government and oppose the bill? McGregor wrote in March.
“This is the choice of the people of Ireland! Always! This is a true democracy!…This is the future of Ireland. My future as president. All citizens of Ireland can have voices and choices about their future! God bless our people. Vote McGregor and hear you!”
McGregor criticized the Irish government at the White House to raise awareness of “the problems faced by the Irish people.”
Conor McGregor leaves court at Chancery Place, Dublin. (David Fitzgerald/SportsFile via Getty Images)
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In September, he teased a potential presidential campaign in Ireland, calling himself the “only logical choice”.
McGregor hasn’t fought since his legs against Dustin Poirier in 2021. He was supposed to return last year, but a toe injury left him out of the octagon. Since then, he said he would only return at the stadium, but UFC Events held by the White House next year.
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