Conor McGregor Slams Irish Government Ahead of Meeting with Trump: 'Zero Accountability'

UFC star Conor McGregor landed at the White House on Monday, gearing up for a meeting with President Donald Trump aimed at shedding light on "the issues the people of Ireland face."

McGregor, 36, stood beside White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for a brief media appearance, where Leavitt confirmed that McGregor would be meeting with both President Trump and other administration officials later in the day. According to Leavitt, the timing couldn’t be more fitting for St. Patrick's Day, with McGregor as their guest of honor. No pressure, right?

During his remarks, McGregor didn't hold back in criticizing Ireland’s government, calling it a "government of zero action and zero accountability." He emphasized that the struggles of the Irish people have rarely been given international attention, stating, "Never on the main stage, have the issues the people of Ireland face been spoken about." If anyone can shake up that main stage, it’s this guy.

McGregor’s frustrations with Irish politics are nothing new. He has previously hinted at a possible presidential run in Ireland, teasing the idea on X (formerly Twitter) with statements like, "Ireland needs an active President employed wholly by the people of Ireland. It is me. I am the only logical choice. 2025 is upcoming…" Bold words, but would we expect anything less?

The timing of McGregor’s visit is particularly noteworthy, coming just days after Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheál Martin met with Trump in the Oval Office. While McGregor’s fiery rhetoric may not sit well with everyone back home, it seems he's on a mission to get America’s attention about what he describes as "a travesty" in Irish governance.

Whether McGregor’s message will spark meaningful change or just ruffle a few feathers remains to be seen. One thing’s for sure, though: he’s determined to be heard—loud and clear.