Conor McGregor's political aspirations stir controversy amid emotional interview with Tucker Carlson

Time of India

22-04-2025

Conor McGregor tells Tucker Carlson he'd die for Ireland, despite his mother's growing concern (Image Source: Getty Images)
Key Highlights:
Conor McGregor
says he would 'give his life' for Ireland in emotional interview with Tucker Carlson.
Freemasons of Ireland apologize after unknowingly hosting McGregor's controversial political interview.
McGregor slams Irish government over immigration and culture, says 'the era of the politician must end.'
Conor McGregor is making waves across Ireland and beyond by throwing his hat into the political arena. In a headline-making interview with political commentator Tucker Carlson, McGregor asserted that his next fight is for the soul of his country. The interview has gained wide traction, earning astonishing viewership, but not without controversy.
What did Conor McGregor say in his interview with Tucker Carlson?
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The interview, filmed at the historic Grand Lodge of Freemasons in Dublin, has already drawn over 1.4 million views on Carlson's YouTube channel. But the conversation and the location sparked immediate backlash. The Freemasons of Ireland later apologized for unknowingly hosting the interview, saying, 'If the participants and content had been known, the booking would not have been accepted.' They pledged to donate the rental fee to charity.
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Still, McGregor's passion for his country was undeniable. 'I love my country dearly. Nothing and no one could ever change that fact. I would give my life for my nation,' he told Carlson. That sentiment has left some supporters and even his family deeply concerned. 'Despite maybe the worries of my mother and people in my life… they say, 'Why? Let's go away. Let's sail on the yacht…' But I cannot.'
McGregor's shift from global sports icon to aspiring Irish president has left the political establishment rattled. In the interview, he criticized the Irish government for what he described as the 'erasure of Irish culture' and for promoting 'mass immigration' without concern for its citizens. 'Like a lot of countries in the western sphere, Ireland is being governed by people with ill intentions of its people,' McGregor stated.
Though he acknowledges the hurdles in launching a serious political campaign, like needing the support of four county councils or 20 Oireachtas nominations, he said, 'The era of the politician must end,' he declared. 'It's still a fight to represent my country to the best of my ability.'
When asked about being labeled by CNN as 'the leader of Ireland's far-right,' McGregor brushed it off. 'All of these terminologies mean nothing to me. I'm a family man. I'm an employer of the country. I'm a supporter of many people and I care about my land and the safety of its citizens and the prosperity of its citizens.'
McGregor's appearance on Carlson's platform, after a recent visit to Donald Trump at the White House, has fueled concerns about his alignment with far-right ideologies. 'There are many people who are seeing this tariff situation as a 'we got you' moment for our Government,' McGregor said.
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