Conor McGregor, a mixed martial arts fighter and legendary Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion, visited the White House and met with President Donald Trump on Monday. Prior to meeting with Trump, McGregor claimed that the Irish government had “abandoned” the people of Ireland.
In a viral video shared on X, formerly Twitter, McGregor can be seen appearing alongside White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt in front of the press at the White House press briefing room. After reporters tried pressing McGregor with questions, Leavitt confirmed that the legendary UFC fighter was at the White House to meet with the 47th president.
“We couldn’t think of a better guest to have with us on St. Patrick’s Day,” Leavitt said. “We’re both wearing our green. This was not planned, but very festive.”
Leavitt added that McGregor would also be “spending the day in Washington, D.C.,” and would be meeting with other Trump administration officials.
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Following Leavitt’s comments, McGregor said, “I’m here to raise the issues the people of Ireland face, you know, and it’ll be music to the people of Ireland’s ears. Never on the main stage has the issues the people of Ireland face been spoke[n].”
McGregor claimed that the Irish government has “long since abandoned the voices of the people of Ireland” and said it was “high time that America is made aware of what is going on in Ireland.”
“What is going on in Ireland is a travesty,” the UFC fighter added. “Our government is the government of zero action with zero accountability. You know, our money is being spent on overseas issues that has nothing to do with the Irish people. The illegal immigration racket is running ravage on the country.”
Another video shared on social media shows McGregor and Trump in front of a map featuring the Gulf of America. After Trump pointed toward the map, the UFC champion told the president, “Congratulations, sir, I tell you what, your work ethic is inspiring.”
A third video shows McGregor wishing America a happy “Paddy’s Day” from the White House.
