UFC champion Conor McGregor has been vocal about the tragic stabbing incident involving an Algerian migrant, leading to backlash and hate speech charges in Ireland.
He hinted at a potential presidential run, emphasizing his lack of political affiliation and a commitment to accountability.
“My statements, widely publicized, stand,” McGregor said. (Trending: Olympic Gold Medalist Sentenced For Jan 6)
Potential competition if I run. Gerry, 78. Bertie. 75. Enda, 74. Each with unbreakable ties to their individual parties politics. Regardless of what the public outside of their parties feel. These parties govern themselves vs govern the people. Or me, 35. Young, active,… pic.twitter.com/HiLn3jAQ2e
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 4, 2023
“I remove after they have been up and well reported on for a plethora of reasons. Some personal.”
“Seeing my country in flames hurts my heart.”
“Seeing a man label a person who stabs innocent children in broad daylight a ‘gentleman’ sickens me.”
Not at all. My statements, widely publicized, stand. I remove after they have been up and well reported on for a plethora of reasons. Some personal. Seeing my country in flames hurts my heart. Seeing a man label a person who stabs innocent children in broad daylight a “gentleman”… https://t.co/Ts3gHUePVl
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 3, 2023
“As it stands I am not appointed by the state. I post my thoughts, I allow reporting, then I am in my right to remove from my line.”
“It is also time effective. I have 4 children. A major fight incoming. Multiple businesses with almost 300 people employed, and growing, I need to be correct with my time.”
“Engaging with so much on here can impact in a multitude of ways. Clearing the slate, after it gets reported, I am happy with.”
Truth they don’t want to speak. Attempt to scapegoat me all you wish. If it makes you feel better, I will take it. The truth of the many failed policies of this government however, will never stop being the reason we have innocent children in hospital on life support after being… pic.twitter.com/I8P1mJgSLX
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 29, 2023
“I know some don’t like this but it keeps me dialed in. I’m still here.”
“I’d give my life for the peace and prosperity of Ireland. Ireland gave me everything I have, I’d give it right back if and when it calls.”
McGregor also called for common-sense immigration reform and criticized the government’s handling of security and crime.
I do not connect crime with migration. I connect crime to your governments many failed policies in protecting and securing the inhabitants of Ireland. There is a real lapse in national security. We need a brand new task force founded to assess all entrants into Ireland. Our… https://t.co/yTT4JPzobi
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 28, 2023
“Truth they don’t want to speak. Attempt to scapegoat me all you wish. If it makes you feel better, I will take it,” he later stated.
“The truth of the many failed policies of this government however, will never stop being the reason we have innocent children in hospital on life support after being stabbed by a deranged criminal, and whose current conditions are being hid from the public.”
“Shame on government and those harboring this and trying to avert from the causes of this. Shame!”
“It would not be me in power as President, people of Ireland. It would be me and you,” one of his posts read.
His statements have garnered support from fans, with many expressing a desire for change in Irish leadership.
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