UFC star Conor McGregor critical of Irish government ahead of President Trump meeting: 'Zero accountability'

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UFC star Conor McGregor arrived at the White House on Monday and will later meet with President Donald Trump with the intent of raising awareness of "the issues the people of Ireland face."

McGregor, 36, appeared alongside White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for a brief appearance before the media.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt listens as UFC fighter Conor McGregor speaks with reporters in the briefing room of the White House on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Leavitt confirmed that McGregor would meet with the president as well as other administration officials during his visit to the White House. 

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"I will say, Conor is here to meet with the president. He'll be meeting with him this afternoon. We couldn't think of a better guest to have with us on St Patrick's Day," she said, noting that the meeting will be discussed further at the Monday afternoon press briefing. 

McGregor raised several issues with the current state of politics in his native Ireland during his brief appearance, criticizing the government for what he called "zero accountability." 

"I'm here to raise the issues the people of Ireland face. You know, it'll be music to the people of Ireland's ears. Because, never on the main stage, have the issues the people of Ireland face been spoken about," he said in part.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt listens as UFC fighter Conor McGregor speaks with reporters in the briefing room of the White House on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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