Conor McGregor isn’t just aiming for knockouts in the Octagon anymore—he’s coming for Ireland’s highest office. In a bold and unexpected move, the UFC megastar just launched a petition to get on the presidential ballot without needing endorsements from Irish politicians.
And in true “Notorious” fashion, he’s not asking—he’s demanding change.
🗣️ “I Declare My Intention…”
Just minutes before going public with the petition, McGregor released a powerful open letter to the Irish public and diaspora around the world:
“I, Conor McGregor, hereby declare my intention to seek the esteemed office of President of Ireland.”
The 36-year-old Dublin native slammed Ireland’s current constitutional rules, which require any presidential hopeful to secure either 20 nominations from members of the Oireachtas (Ireland’s national parliament) or support from four county councils—a task that even McGregor admits is near impossible without being part of the political inner circle.
🚫 McGregor Says the System’s Rigged
In his statement, McGregor criticized the current setup as anti-democratic:
“This system… inadvertently restricts the direct voice of the Irish electorate.”
Instead of fighting for political favors, he’s calling for a rule change—one that would allow ordinary Irish citizens at home and abroad to nominate candidates directly through a petition.
And guess who he wants that rule to help first?
You guessed it. Himself.
✍️ The Petition Is LIVE — And It’s Gaining Steam
McGregor has already gone live with the petition—and while it’s unclear how legally binding the move is, over 1,000 people have signed on within hours.
He’s pitching it not just as a personal campaign, but as a democratic revolution:
“I contend that the citizens of Ireland… should have the unhindered right to determine the candidates who appear on the presidential ballot.”
In short: this isn’t just about Conor for President—it’s about the people vs. the political establishment.
🧨 Not Just a PR Stunt?
This latest headline comes on the heels of a wild few years for McGregor—outside the cage, he’s been just as polarizing as he is inside it.
From multiple assault allegations to flashy business deals to controversial political rants, McGregor has been a fixture in both tabloids and Twitter threads. But now, he’s trying to flip the script—and turn his fame into political power.
Whether the Irish government will take the petition seriously is anyone’s guess, but the move already has fans, critics, and commentators buzzing.
🇮🇪 TPR TAKE: The Notorious President?
This is one of the boldest plays we’ve seen from McGregor yet—and that’s saying something. With an international fan base, undeniable charisma, and a reputation for breaking rules, it’s not impossible to imagine him shaking up Irish politics the way he disrupted MMA.
But don’t expect the establishment to hand him the keys to Áras an Uachtaráin anytime soon. The road ahead is long—and very controversial.
🗳️ Would YOU vote for President McGregor?
🖊️ Sign the petition (or sound off) in the comments.
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📲 Stay tuned. This presidential saga is just getting started—and in McGregor’s world, expect the unexpected.
