McGregor Pushes Public to Back His Presidential Bid
Conor McGregor has once again taken the spotlight, but this time it’s not inside the octagon. Instead, the former UFC champion is trying to step into politics with a very ambitious goal—running for President of Ireland. In a video posted outside Government Buildings, McGregor directly appealed to the public, asking people to contact their local councillors and pressure them into supporting his nomination.
Now, here’s how it works: to even get on the ballot for the presidential election, McGregor must either secure the backing of at least 20 members of the Oireachtas, which includes TDs and senators, or win nominations from four of Ireland’s 31 local authorities. It’s a tough process, and so far, no council has confirmed that they’re backing him. In fact, many have stated they haven’t even heard from him formally.
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In his two-and-a-half-minute video, McGregor quoted from the Irish Proclamation of Independence, presented himself as a man of the people, and even made the sign of the cross before finishing. His message was clear—he wants to stand as a candidate, but he needs the public’s help to push councillors into giving him the chance. The nomination window officially opens tomorrow, and all paperwork must be submitted by midday on September 24th.
McGregor has been using social media heavily throughout this campaign, dropping bold statements and promises. He has even claimed that he already has councils, TDs, and senators on his side, along with what he described as “the most prestigious party of them all.” But, as of now, there’s no evidence to back up those claims. Local authorities say no nominations have been made, and several councils confirmed they’ve had no communication from him whatsoever.
In another post, McGregor teased a message to be delivered at what he called “a location of significance,” saying it would be the beginning of many such messages. He added that he wasn’t disclosing the location in advance to avoid causing “undue stress or panic” to ordinary people. Instead, he painted his campaign as one intended to relieve stress and give power back to citizens. He even promised that, if elected, he wouldn’t sign any bill into law until it had been sent back to the people.
All of this comes against the backdrop of McGregor’s controversial legal history. Just last year, a civil jury found him liable for the rape of Nikita Hand in 2018, awarding her damages of nearly €250,000. He appealed that decision but lost again in July of this year. Those events continue to cast a shadow over his political ambitions, and they are likely to be a major factor in how the public and politicians view his candidacy.
So right now, Conor McGregor’s presidential hopes hang in the balance. He’s making plenty of noise, but the hard reality is that without councillors or Oireachtas members stepping forward, his name may never even make it onto the ballot.
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