Conor McGregor, having accomplished all his aspirations as a professional fighter, initially pursued his dreams while residing with his parents and relying on government welfare checks. His two primary objectives were to attain a UFC World Championship and amass considerable wealth. With those goals now realized, McGregor has shifted his focus to a loftier ambition.
A recent incident in Ireland has compelled Conor McGregor to adopt a more earnest approach to his country’s politics. Following an episode where an armed assailant stabbed multiple individuals, McGregor took to ‘X’ to express his views. Encouraged by the positive response, ‘The Notorious’ tweeted about his intention to run for president.
Conor McGregor’s presidential aspirations have garnered support from various quarters, including the Tate brothers. Notably, UFC welterweight star Colby Covington recently shared his perspective on McGregor’s plans during an interview.
Colby Covington shows love to Conor McGregor, and endorses him as the next president of Ireland.
“[Conor] has already been a world class fighter, one of the best fighters we’ve ever seen in the sport. I think he would do great things in politics in Ireland.”@TheNotoriousMMA 🤝… pic.twitter.com/zeNSBnu22k
— notNotorious (@Notori6us) December 8, 2023
“Yeah, I think Conor would be a great leader. I think that he has a lot of those leadership world championship qualities. And he believes in freedom which is the most important. So I respect Conor so much because of how much he cares about his people,” said Colby Covington.
In 2021, Conor McGregor faced his most recent UFC bout, experiencing fractures in his left tibia and fibula during a defeat against the No. 3 lightweight, Dustin Poirier. Subsequently, the Former UFC Champion has redirected his focus toward various endeavors. This includes advancing the development of his Proper 12 whiskey brand and venturing into the realm of acting.
Conor McGregor lashes out at Irish Senators
After Conor McGregor expressed his desire to lead his country’s government, The Irish Sun surveyed the present group of Independent TDs and Senators to assess the potential support Conor McGregor could garner if he pursued their nomination.
Notably, not a single politician among the 33 independents who responded to The Irish Sun expressed willingness to endorse McGregor for assistance in securing a spot on the ballot paper. Moreover, Senator Eileen Flynn went as far as saying, “I wouldn’t even nominate him to wash the dishes”.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 8, 2023
Replying to this, ‘The Notorious’ said in an audio message: “Senator Eileen Flynn has said she wouldn’t nominate me to wash the dishes. How disrespectful Senator. I nominate you to brush your teeth and see the dentist”. So, the former double champ is not ready to hold back his thoughts even if it is a Senator.
Elon Musk feels Conor McGregor will easily win the Ireland Presidential race
Through a sequence of tweets, Conor McGregor lightheartedly hinted at the possibility of running for president in Ireland. Additionally, the mixed martial artist criticized Ireland’s immigration policies, which have come under scrutiny from the country’s right-wing factions following a stabbing incident that resulted in injuries to three children and two adults, leading to what the government referred to as “far-right” riots last week.
I think you could take them all single-handed. Not even fair 😂
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 5, 2023
Conor McGregor has a massive fan following who will support him even in this pursuit of his. However, what was surprising for many was the fact that popular figures like Elon Musk, the owner of X and CEO of Tesla, also endorsed McGregor’s prospective presidential candidacy.
To qualify for the presidential election, McGregor would need the support of either 20 members of the Oireachtas or approval from four local authorities. Do let us know in the comments whether they will support Conor or not.