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Conor McGregor Meets Trump Amid Controversial Comments on Immigration

Conor McGregor's meeting with Donald Trump drew condemnation as he criticized Irish immigration policies, positioning himself for a potential presidential run in 2025.

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Conor McGregor blasts illegal immigration to Ireland during St. Patrick's Day visit at White House
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Irish Fighter Conor McGregor Meets Trump At White House For St. Patrick’s Day, Tells Media Immigration Destroying Ireland
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Former UFC Champ Conor McGregor Sends Message From White House To America On St. Patrick’s Day
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Conor McGregor met with President Trump after a St. Patrick's Day appearance, criticizing Irish immigration policies and claiming illegal immigration is a significant issue for Ireland. He suggested he may run for the Irish presidency in late 2025 on an anti-immigration platform, despite facing backlash for his past sexual assault allegations. The surge in asylum seekers in Ireland has also raised tensions, with applications increasing nearly 300% over the past five years. Prime Minister Micheál Martin condemned McGregor's remarks, emphasizing the spirit of community and fellowship associated with St. Patrick's Day.

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  • Conor McGregor is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump following a St. Patrick's Day appearance at the White House where he criticized the Irish government's handling of immigration, calling it a 'travesty.'
  • McGregor highlighted the surge in asylum seekers to Ireland, increasing nearly 300% in 2024 compared to previous years, and linked this to the government's lack of accountability.
  • The former UFC champion, who denied past allegations of sexual assault, is reportedly considering a run for Ireland's presidency in late 2025 on an anti-immigration platform.

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Conor McGregor met with Donald Trump to discuss his concerns about Irish politics, particularly illegal immigration and government accountability.

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Irish leaders, including Prime Minister Micheál Martin and Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris, criticized McGregor's remarks, stating they do not reflect the views of the Irish people and that McGregor does not speak for Ireland.

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The provided news articles do not explicitly mention Conor McGregor planning to run for political office in Ireland. However, they do discuss his controversial comments and potential political ambitions.

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Conor McGregor highlighted the issue of illegal immigration in Ireland, stating that it is causing rural towns to become overrun and potentially leading to Ireland losing its cultural identity.

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