How realistic are Conor McGregor's ambitions to be involved in Ireland's politics? Coach John Kavanagh weighs in
Conor McGregor’s longtime MMA coach, John Kavanagh, recently shared his thoughts on the likelihood of the former two-division UFC champion pursuing a bid for Ireland's highest office.
Earlier this month, 'The Notorious' took to X to voice his frustration with the current political landscape, announcing his intent to run for Ireland’s presidency in 2025 as a way to challenge the status quo. Declaring himself the "only logical choice," McGregor also outlined the steps he would take if granted the responsibility of leadership.
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During a recent conversation with Lucky Block, Kavanagh offered his perspective on the UFC superstar's political aspirations. The SBG Ireland founder admitted he’s unsure about specific roles but expressed a preference for McGregor to have a role in the budgeting department:
"I don’t know all the roles that they’re supposed to do, but what I would like about him being involved would be for some of the simple budgeting stuff. He’s got a sharp business mind... I just think for some of the practical side of things, to have someone in there, almost like an Elon Musk, just cutting silly costs."
Kavanagh further suggested that McGregor could effectively juggle his MMA career alongside a potential role in government:
"The reality is, with the physical side of training for MMA, you might be talking about three hours or four hours a day. You’re not 10 hours in the gym, and then you’ve no time for anything else... If anybody could do it, it would be him."
'The Notorious' has been hinting at entering the Irish political scene ever since accusing the country's authorities of wrongfully targeting him in the aftermath of the riots in Dublin last November. McGregor alleged that the government sought to deflect attention from a stabbing incident, which had triggered anti-immigrant protests and widespread unrest in the capital.
Andrew Tate declares his support for Conor McGregor’s campaign for Ireland’s presidency
After Conor McGregor announced his intent to run for the Irish presidency in 2025, polarizing social media figure Andrew Tate quickly voiced his support for 'The Notorious'.
Tate mentioned that he holds an Irish passport and pledged to vote for McGregor if he runs for office:
"My grandfather is from Limerick. I have an Irish passport. I will vote for you. We must do something before it’s too late."
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However, Tate's post was fact-checked by X community notes, clarifying that simply holding a passport does not grant the right to vote in an Irish presidential election. The individual must also be a resident of Ireland and registered to vote in order to participate.