Superstar UFC fighter Conor McGregor made a visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave on St. Patrick's Day, as he met with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss his home country of Ireland's political affairs.
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On St Patrick's Day Conor McGregor is at the White House discussing immigration issues with President Trump. pic.twitter.com/ivuP4U1aya
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In the Oval Office, the 45th & 47th President was seen chopping it up with the former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion.
McGregor told Trump, "Your work ethic is inspiring."
“Your work ethic is inspiring” @TheNotoriousMMA to President @realDonaldTrump 🇺🇸🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/0uMJUj2Tbw
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Upon being introduced by U.S. press secretary Karoline Leavitt, McGregor addressed some political issues his homeland is currently facing.
"We couldn't think of a better guest to have with us on St. Patrick's Day," said Leavitt.
As McGregor took the podium and then sounded off on Ireland's government.
"It's high time America was made aware of what's going on in Ireland," he said in a message directed at 40 million Irish-Americans.
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Conor McGregor calls out Ireland's immigration crisis while at the White House! pic.twitter.com/fT76yh9iF4
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"What is going on in Ireland is a travesty," McGregor said. "Our government is the government of zero action with zero accountability. Our money is being spent on overseas issues that is nothing to do with the Irish people."
He continued, "The illegal immigration racket is running ravaged on the country. There are rural towns in Ireland that have been overrun in one swoop, that have become a minority in one swoop."
"The 40 million Irish Americans need to hear this because if not, there will be no place to come home and visit... There will be no homeland!"
While referring to America as Ireland's big brother, McGregor pleaded, "We need US leadership."
🇮🇪 Conor McGregor takes questions from reporters at the White House briefing room:
“We wish to be taken care of by the big bro. The United States should look after its little bro.”pic.twitter.com/nfTfN3sL1p
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Ultimately, McGregor has had some personal problems of his own, as he is just four months removed from being found liable for sexual assault.
