Conor McGregor Announces Run for President of Ireland in 2025, Calls Himself 'Only Logical Choice'

Sep 5, 2024, 02:41 PM

Former UFC fighter Conor McGregor has officially announced his candidacy for the President of Ireland in the 2025 election. McGregor, who has been a prominent figure in mixed martial arts, stated that as President, he would have the power to summon and dissolve the Dáil, the Irish parliament. He emphasized that he has the answers the people of Ireland seek and aims to address issues caused by what he described as 'thieves of the working man.' McGregor declared himself the 'only logical choice' and mentioned that 'Ireland is at war.' This marks a significant career shift for McGregor, who has been teasing his political ambitions recently.