Irish Leaders Criticize McGregor's Remarks During Trump Meeting

Conor McGregor made a controversial appearance at the White House on St. Patrick's Day, where he met President Donald Trump and discussed issues he sees facing Ireland, particularly illegal immigration. McGregor criticized the Irish government, claiming it is 'the government of zero action with zero accountability' and warned that Ireland risks losing its cultural identity due to what he termed an 'illegal immigration racket.' His remarks were met with swift backlash from Irish officials, including Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris, who emphasized that McGregor does not represent the views of the Irish people and criticized his comments as inappropriate for the occasion. Harris reiterated that McGregor was in the U.S. in a personal capacity and lacks a mandate to speak for Ireland. Amidst this, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt praised McGregor as an ideal guest for the celebration. The meeting has stirred debate about McGregor's influence and the political climate surrounding immigration in Ireland.