Former UFC champion and Irish businessman Conor McGregor stopped by the White House on Monday and send well wishes to Americans on St. Patrick’s Day.
In a clip shared on Instagram by the White House, McGregor — who traveled to Washington, D.C., to speak with President Donald Trump about issues facing Ireland — stepped out all decked out in a green pin-striped suit and matching green tie and said, “Happy St. Paddy’s Day America.”
President Trump later posted a photo on X from their meeting in the Oval Office. In the snap, Trump was sitting behind the Resolute Desk with McGregor and the two shared a hug.
In a clip from their meeting, McGregor tells Trump, “I’ll tell you what. Your work ethic is inspiring.”
Earlier in the day, the UFC fighter spoke to members of the media and talked about the concerns Ireland faces when it comes to immigration.
“Our government has long since abandoned the voices of the people of Ireland,” McGregor told the press. “And it’s high time that America is made aware of what is going on in Ireland.”
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“What is going on in Ireland is a travesty,” he added. “Our government is the government of zero action with zero accountability. Our money is being spent on overseas issues that have nothing to do with the Irish people.”
“The illegal immigration racket is running ravaged on the country,” the UFC champ continued. “There are rural towns in Ireland that have been overrun in one swoop, that have become a minority in one swoop. So, issues need to be addressed.”
McGregor said that the millions of Irish Americans living in the United States need to know about what has been happening in Ireland because if not, “there will be no place to come home and visit.”
“Ireland is at the cusp of potentially losing its Irishness,” he said. “And I’m here to raise the issue and highlight it.”
Last week, Ireland’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin flew to the United States to meet with Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance at the White House to discuss the two countries’ relationships and goals.
A clip from that Oval Office meeting later went viral after the president poked some fun at Vance’s wardrobe choice for the day, showing him wearing socks with green shamrocks scattered throughout.
“I have to just, speak of inflation, I love these socks,” Trump told the press, as he pointed at Vance’s feet. “What’s with these socks?”
“I’m trying to stay focused, but I’m very impressed with the VP’s socks,” he added, while the Vice President completely cracked up and couldn’t stop laughing.
Martin also seemed to think Trump’s comments were funny, and enjoyed a laugh about the ribbing the president gave to Vance.
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