{"id":2486658,"date":"2025-09-15T13:15:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conor-mcgregor-ends-long-shot-bid-for-irish-president\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T13:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:16:01","slug":"conor-mcgregor-ends-long-shot-bid-for-irish-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conor-mcgregor-ends-long-shot-bid-for-irish-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Conor McGregor ends long-shot bid for Irish president"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Irish UFC fighter Conor mcgregor has withdrawn his bid to become the next president of Ireland. He announced this decision on social media<\/a>, stating that although he will not contest the election, his political career is just beginning. McGregor criticized Ireland’s presidential election process<\/a> as outdated and favoring establishment-approved candidates due<\/a> to constitutional constraints. The Irish presidency requires candidates to be over 35 and nominated by parliament members or local authorities.Incumbent President Michael D. Higgins is term-limited after two seven-year terms.McGregor,known for his anti-establishment<\/a> stance<\/a> and alignment with former U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric, focused his short campaign on immigration issues and sought to mobilize Irish patriots. His presidential bid was his first run for public office. The upcoming presidential election in Ireland is scheduled for October 24.

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