Conor McGregor had considerable problems in recent months, because the court found him guilty of sexual assault on Nikita Hand. He confirmed that there was actually a relationship between them, but he swore that he took place with mutual consent. Ultimately, he did not go to prison, but he had to pay compensation to the victim of almost 250,000. euro.
Conor McGregor fired a real bomb. He wants to become the president of Ireland
Recently, Conor McGregor hosted in the White House, where on the occasion of Saint Patrick's Day, he met with President Donald Trump. As it turned out, the visit had a specific purpose. – I am here to raise the issues that the inhabitants of our country face. What is happening in Ireland is a parody. Our government is a government of zero action and zero responsibility. (…) Ireland is on the verge of potential loss of everything Irish – He told him, letting the US to support Ireland.
The meeting caused a lot of stir. “McGregor's comments are wrong and do not reflect the spirit of Saint Patrick's Day or the views of the Irish Nation,” Prime Minister Michael Martin wrote on the portal. Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris added that McGregor did not come to the USA to represent Ireland, because there is no mandate to speak on behalf of the nation. “Days of weak people bring Ireland hard times! Remember my words” – later wrote the former UFC master on the portal X.
It was hard to guess what he wanted specifically, but quickly everything became clear. McGregor announced that he intends to run in the upcoming presidential election. “Who else will stand in front of the government? Any other candidate they choose will not resist them. I will do it!” – he announced, mentioning that he would definitely like to end the dispute about the “migration pact”.
One of the users quickly brought the player to the ground. “The probability of McGregor's nomination seems very low,” he said, mentioning the three main reasons. “Lack of political support, social and political resistance and time restrictions” – we read. As for the third one, the 36-year-old would have to guarantee his nomination well in advance. However, elections must take place until November 11, when the term of office of the current president.
Conor McGregor has not been seen in a cage for nearly four years. Although he was a double UFC champion in 2016, he lost three times in the last four fights. There were many indications that he would return to the cage in June last year, when his duel with Michael Chandler was announced. However, this did not happen because of the Irish injury. Now the chances of his return are very small.