Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor's, in Dublin.
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Irish martial artist Conor McGregor— best known for his victories in MMA— is now set to make his mark in the political arena. On Thursday, McGregor formally declared that he will be running for president in the elections later this year.
While announcing his presidential bid, McGregor also launched a scathing attack at the current government saying, "Our councillors are the backbone of our communities. They work harder and deliver more for the people than those in the Oireachtas, who continue to fail this country time and again."
He took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce his entry into politics:
"Citizens of Ireland, the time for real change is now!
"As President, I will not sign any bill in law until it goes back to the people first!
"If you want to see my name on the ballot for the Presidency, I urge you to contact your local county councillors today and ask them to nominate me.
"Our councillors are the backbone of our communities. They work harder and deliver more for the people than those in the Oireachtas, who continue to fail this country time and again.
"If you are a councillor who feels your voice is ignored, your hands tied, and your community overlooked, then I ask you to stand with me. Nominate me, and I will give you the platform and power to be truly heard.
"If you want to vote for McGregor, it starts now. Call your local councillor today and demand change.
Ar aghaidh, ar son na hÉireann! 🇮🇪 🙏❤️"
The MMA legend has already received support from tech mogul Elon Musk, who backed McGregor by saying, "No one will fight harder for the people of Ireland than Conor McGregor!"