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Conor McGregor’s St. Patrick’s Day visit to the White House took a political turn, drawing criticism from Ireland’s leadership after he condemned the country’s immigration policies while standing at the press briefing room podium alongside White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt.
Wearing a green pinstripe suit, the former UFC champion declared that Ireland’s government had “abandoned the voices of the people” and described immigration as a crisis, remarks that quickly prompted a response from Irish officials. Prime Minister Micheál Martin dismissed McGregor’s comments as misguided and unrepresentative of Irish values, while Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris made it clear that the fighter was not speaking on behalf of the country.
Ireland, known for its historically open stance on migration, has faced growing tensions over a surge in asylum seekers, making immigration a divisive issue in recent years. Meanwhile, McGregor’s appearance at the White House came as Donald Trump doubled down on his own hardline immigration policies, signaling an alignment between the fighter’s views and the U.S. president’s stance.
McGregor’s foray into politics has been increasingly controversial, with speculation about a possible run for the Irish presidency despite legal challenges—including a civil case last year in which he was found liable for assault. His remarks on immigration, however, have further distanced him from Ireland’s political mainstream, where few elected officials share his stance.
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