McGregor Meets Trump at White House, Praises Former President

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Donald Trump welcomed Conor McGregor to the White House for a meeting on St Patrick’s Day. This visit follows Trump’s previous statement calling the mixed martial artist his “favorite Irishman.”

Conor McGregor and Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
Conor McGregor meets Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House
Group photo of Donald Trump with Elon Musk, Conor McGregor, and their families in the Oval Office.
Conor McGregor also met with Elon Musk
Conor McGregor and Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
Trump previously labelled the Irish MMA fighter as his ‘favourite Irishman’
Donald Trump and a man in a pinstripe suit stand by a map of the Gulf of Mexico in the Oval Office.
Conor praised Don’s ‘inspiring’ work ethic

Video footage from inside the Oval Office captured the interaction between Trump and McGregor, where the fighter appeared impressed by the former president.

McGregor complimented Trump, suggesting he could get a similar suit and lauded his inspiring work ethic as they stood near a map of the Gulf of America.

He posed for photographs with Trump, including one with his arm around the president’s shoulder, and another with Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur and Trump advisor.

Both Trump and McGregor have publicly expressed positive opinions of each other in the past. McGregor, aged 36, was previously seen at Trump’s inauguration in Washington in January.

Musk has also supported McGregor, particularly regarding McGregor’s past hints at a potential presidential run in Ireland. Recently, Musk has voiced support for anti-immigration political parties in Europe.

McGregor announced the White House meeting earlier on social media, stating his arrival in Washington for a meeting about his country’s future, expressing his readiness and invoking “Ireland’s call.”

During the visit, McGregor addressed reporters in the White House Press room. He criticized the Irish government, describing the political situation as a “travesty” and accusing the government of “zero action with zero accountability.”

He also claimed that Ireland is at risk of losing its “Irishness” due to what he termed the “illegal immigration racket.”

Conor McGregor, Donald Trump, and a young girl in the Oval Office.
The mixed martial artist also brought his family to the White House
Conor McGregor speaking at a press conference.
Conor McGregor spoke to the media in the White House Press briefing room before meeting Trump
Conor McGregor posing in a suit in front of portraits of Donald Trump and another man.
McGregor poses in White House in front of portraits of Trump and his VP JD Vance

McGregor, who has expressed interest in running for Irish president, reiterated his desire to “save” Ireland. He has been openly critical of Ireland’s immigration policies.

In his White House remarks, McGregor praised Trump’s work ethic as “inspiring” and referred to the U.S. as Ireland’s “big sibling,” hoping for continued close relations and support.

He was seen signing a cap with the slogan “Make Ireland Great Again.”

Trump, a known supporter of UFC, has frequently attended events with UFC boss Dana White.

Conor McGregor speaking to the media at the White House.
The UFC star came in a green suit and tie as he said he was due to speak to Trump about Ireland
Conor McGregor and Karoline Leavitt at a White House press briefing.
McGregor with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

McGregor’s White House visit occurs after a civil jury ruling five months prior found him liable for assault in a 2018 Dublin hotel incident. Nikita Hand accused McGregor of assault, allegations he denies, maintaining the encounter was consensual. McGregor is appealing the civil court verdict. He has been absent from UFC since a leg injury in July 2021, and his fighting future remains uncertain.

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