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On this St Patrick’s Day 2025, the White House became the backdrop for a unique encounter between two outsized personalities: UFC legend Conor McGregor and President Donald Trump. The meeting, timed perfectly with St. Patty’s Day festivities, saw the MMA icon and the president come together in what McGregor hailed as a pivotal moment for Ireland’s future.
McGregor arrived in Washington with a clear agenda, stepping into the White House press briefing room earlier that day alongside Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Decked out in a fitting green suit, he seized the opportunity to address what he called a “travesty” unfolding in Ireland.
“I’m here with the big man himself later on today,” McGregor announced, referring to Trump. “It’s the most important meeting of my country’s future that I’m going to have.” His focus was laser-sharp: spotlighting Ireland’s immigration challenges and what he perceives as governmental inaction. “Our government has long since abandoned the voices of the people of Ireland,” he declared, urging America to take note.
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Trump, no stranger to McGregor’s charisma, had already set the stage for the meeting. Just days earlier, during a discussion with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, the president had praised the fighter, saying, “I do happen to like your fighter. He’s got the best tattoos I’ve ever seen… Conor’s great.”
The admiration appeared mutual, with McGregor describing Trump as a figure of inspiration. In a nod to their shared history, McGregor later said to reporters, “I’ve met him multiple times. I met him back in New York many years ago when I was a kid coming up, and he’s always been a good man to me.”
Although there are not many details about their private meeting in the Oval Office, the White House certainly capitalized on the moment. Press Secretary Leavitt, who had introduced McGregor earlier, beamed about the visit: “Conor is here to meet with the president… We couldn’t think of a better guest to have with us on St. Patrick’s Day.” The festive spirit was felt, with Trump reportedly gifting McGregor a set of custom gold cufflinks embossed with shamrocks—a nod to their Irish-American camaraderie.
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The meeting wasn’t all just for show; it carried weight for McGregor, who framed it as a plea for American support. “Ireland and America, we are siblings,” he said during the briefing. “It’s important for Ireland to be a peaceful, happy, prosperous country for the 40 million Irish Americans to have a place to visit.”
His grievances centered on immigration, echoing sentiments he’s voiced before: “The illegal immigration racket is running ravage on the country… Rural towns in Ireland have been overrun in one swoop.” For Trump, known for his own stern immigration stance, McGregor’s rhetoric likely struck a chord.
For McGregor, the meeting capped a whirlwind week that included his tease of a potential Irish presidential bid and ongoing legal battles, notably an appeal against a November 2024 civil court ruling in Ireland finding him liable for a 2018 sexual assault—a verdict he’s fiercely contesting.
As the dust settles on their St. Patrick’s Day summit, one thing is certain: McGregor and Trump’s meeting was a collision two extremely strong personalities. Whether the meeting shifts the conversation on Ireland’s challenges or simply cements their mutual admiration, ‘The Notorious” and Trump proved they’re a duo built for the spotlight.
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