Conor McGregor announces he will run for PRESIDENT in Ireland after meeting with Donald Trump - as he poses in front of a private jet wearing a 'Make Ireland Great Again' hat

Conor McGregor has announced his bid to become Ireland’s President just days after a controversial trip to the White House.

The MMA fighter, who was found to have raped a woman in a civil case in November in Dublin, announced his plans with an Instagram post which sees him standing in front of a private jet and wearing a Make Ireland Great Again cap.

‘The next presidential election must take place by 11 Nov 2025. Who else will stand up to Government and oppose this bill?

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Conor McGregor announces he will run for PRESIDENT in Ireland after meeting with Donald Trump – as he poses in front of a private jet wearing a ‘Make Ireland Great Again’ hat