McGregor Is Getting Serious About Running for President of Ireland

Conor McGregor often expressed the idea of running for President of Ireland (Instagram/@thenotoriousmma).

JAKARTA – UFC star Conor McGregor is increasingly seriously considering whether he is ready to run for President of Ireland.

The idea of ​​running for President of Ireland is not the first time McGregor has raised this idea. However, he looks more serious after recent incidents.

In posts on social media, he explained why he was much better than other alternative candidates.

"Potential competition if I run. Gerry Adams, 78 years old. Bertie Ahern, 75 years old. Enda Kenny, 74 years old. Each has unbreakable ties to their respective party politics."

"Regardless of what the public outside their party feels, these parties are governing themselves vs governing the people," McGregor wrote on his X account, quoted by the Mirror.

McGregor continued, from the names above it is clear that he is much younger than the other candidates. Apart from that, he has no political affiliation that could cause bias.

"I adapt. I have no affiliation or bias or favoritism towards any party. They will sincerely be held accountable regarding the current influence of public feelings."

"I would even vote for it all. There will be a vote every week to confirm it. I can fund it. It is not me who is in power as President, but the people of Ireland, me and you," he said.

The fighter has been outspoken in recent weeks about political issues following the stabbing of three children and a nanny in Dublin.

Riots then broke out in the city when the suspect was claimed to be a foreigner. McGregor's social media posts were also investigated by the police because they were suspected of containing incitement.

Not wanting to remain silent, McGregor attacked back and accused the authorities of making him a scapegoat.

"Try to scapegoat me all you want. If it makes you feel better, I'll take it," he tweeted.

Apart from that, he also released a statement asking the government to take action to maintain Dublin's reputation as a city that is known to be friendly.

"I pray that the streets remain calm and peaceful. We Irish are known for our beautiful hearts. We have a proud history of not accepting racism," he said.

"I firmly believe our leaders must address this issue head-on through serious policy reform regarding Ireland's immigration and refugee processes."

"This is not the time to debate and take a stand. Our elected leaders must act in the best interests of Irish citizens and our beloved country's future," he added.