UFC legend blasts Conor McGregor's motivations to become president: 'The Irish don't even like him'

Conor McGregor poses for a photo at the White House. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

The idea of Conor McGregor leave the octagon once and for all and head into politics is far from being seen as unanimous. In this context, Daniel Cormier was against the Notório's new career. Last Monday (31), during the Espaitec's Good Guy/Bad Guy, the former light heavyweight (up to 93 kg.) and heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg.) champion questioned the support the Irishman would receive in a hypothetical election.

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“He wants to be a politician. I don’t think people in Ireland even like him, Chael. Everyone I talk to can’t stand the guy. I think he feels he has enough support to go into politics,” Cormier said. The show is presented in partnership with Chael Sonnen and is part of ESPN's YouTube channel.

BREAKING: Conor McGregor has called for Ireland to SPLIT from the European Union on Trade Policy and immediately Reduce or Remove ALL Tariffs on US goods.

He also says Ireland should consider LEAVING the EU.

Conor makes more sense than most European politicians! pic.twitter.com/lDeqZyozIn

— Cillian (@CilComLFC) April 2, 2025

The Hall of Famer later said he believes that even though he is financially settled, McGregor probably feels the need to stay relevant in the media. According to him, this could be the reason why the Irishman decided to return to the sport against Donald Cerrone in 2019, and then against Dustin poirier, the following year. Finally, DC summed up the situation by saying that 'fame is a drug'.

Conor McGregor during a visit to the White House. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/TheNotoriousMMA

McGregor will need political support to run for president

Conor McGregor celebrated St. Patrick's Day at the White House. Photo: Getty Images

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As much as he is one of the most famous personalities in the nation, his path Conor McGregor The presidential candidacy should not be easy. According to the country's constitution, you must be an Irish citizen over the age of 35 to be eligible to run. However, you must also be nominated by at least 20 members of parliament, or four local authorities in Ireland.

Among his “campaign promises,” the first two-time UFC champion said he aimed to reduce policies that would prevent mass migration to the country, as well as to separate from the European Union in terms of trade policy and immediately reduce or remove all tariffs on US goods. He also said Ireland should consider leaving the EU.