McGregor Fires Back at Irish PM: You Dont Represent Our People

The former double UFC champion in the featherweight (up to 66 kg) and lightweight (up to 70 kg) divisions, Irishman Conor McGregor, responded to criticism from Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin.

On March 17, during a press conference at the White House, McGregor made remarks criticizing illegal immigration while also referencing the Irish government negatively. Shortly after, Martin addressed Conor, stating that he does not represent the interests of his fellow countrymen.

“All available evidence indicates that the current government of Ireland has not lived up to the people’s expectations. Over the past decade, Dublin has transformed from one of the safest cities in Europe to one of the most dangerous.

I feel saddened to see a person who is not a resident of Ireland making such statements about his compatriots. While I won’t comment on him personally, I could express my discontent with him publicly. However, I want to focus on the facts that clearly demonstrate that the government has failed to meet the hopes of the Irish people. They do not represent the interests of the Irish,” McGregor’s remarks were reported by the Belfast Telegraph.