
Conor McGregor wants to be president.
The UFC superstar announced plans to run to become the next President of Ireland following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this past week during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in America. McGregor has been speaking out against immigration problems in his home country — a subject near and dear to Trump’s administration as well — and with that he confirmed plans to run for elected office.
“Ireland, the choice is yours and it is an easy one,” McGregor wrote on Twitter. “Vote for me as your President and we will SAVE IRELAND TOGETHER!”
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In a longer post, McGregor detailed his plans if he’s elected as president while continuing to speak out about the EU Migration and Asylum Pact — “a new framework aimed at managing migration and asylum in Europe.”
“Ireland must fully implement the EU Migration Pact by June 12, 2026,” McGregor wrote. “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 [Nov. 11, 2025]. Who else will stand up to 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. Although I oppose greatly this pact, it is neither mine nor governments choice to make. It is the people of Irelands choice! Always! That is a true democracy! I would also be curious to hear our government officials reasoning for agreeing with this pact so fervently. I would love to hear the debates! Followed then by vote! This is the future of Ireland with me as President. All citizens of Ireland to have a voice and a choice on their future! God bless our people! Vote McGregor and have your voice heard!”

Conor McGregor announces plans to run for President of Ireland, expert says he has ‘close to zero’ chance of winning
Conor McGregor announced plans to run to become the next President of Ireland, although an expert in his home country says the UFC superstar has almost no chance to actually win that election