The MMA MAKGROR scandal fighter launched a presidential campaign despite court sentences

Well-known MMA fighter Conor McGregor urged his supporters to support his candidacy for President of Ireland, urging people to contact local councils to nominate him in the elections.

The video in which the athlete lifted this topic was shot near the government house in Dublin. McGregor sharply criticized politicians, claiming that they neglect the interests of the people.

“The number of homeless children in Ireland has reached an unprecedented scale, indicating that the government ignores our proclamation, which states that all children in the country should be valued. Instead, children are just left on the street,” he said.

The athlete also expressed his surprise about the country’s migration policy: “This incompetent strategy that threatens future generations is accompanied by a large flow of migrants into the already loaded system. Tourism decreased significantly, and the crime rate on the streets has grown. “

McGregor first announced his intention to run for President of Ireland in March 2025, and, according to CNN, he became one of the leading representatives of the Irish far-right forces.

In Ireland, the President has predominantly representative powers, but may veto the draft laws adopted by parliament.

Last November, the court in Dublin found McGregor guilty of sexual abuse and found him guilty of the cruel acts against the girl in 2018. The victim received $ 250,000 in compensation, although the athlete himself insisted on both sides.