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McGregor’s appearance at the White House is not a total surprise, given Trump’s promotion of far-right and anti-immigrant voices.
McGregor — who is a divisive figure in his native Ireland but has a huge following among conservative white American men — says he wants to run for Ireland’s presidency later this year on an anti-immigration platform.
He is considered a long shot to be included on the official ballot for the election tentatively scheduled for October, given that candidates require official backing from at least 20 sitting members of parliament or four local councils.
Privately, officials in Dublin were aghast that Trump would give a spotlight to a figure widely credited with whipping up hatred against non-white foreigners, particularly when the Irish capital was struck by rioting in November 2023.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, just back from the U.S. and his own visit to the White House, said McGregor’s views on immigration “do not reflect the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day or the views of the people of Ireland.”
Foreign Minister Simon Harris, in New York City for St. Patrick’s Day events there, stressed that Trump is “perfectly entitled” to invite anyone to the White House — but said McGregor has “no mandate” to speak for Ireland.
