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Conor McGregor Visits White House on St. Patrick's Day, Criticizes Irish Government

UFC Fighter Conor McGregor met with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues facing Ireland and criticized its government for inaction regarding mass migration.
McGregor highlighted that over 100,000 immigrants arrived in Ireland between April 2023 and April 2024, which is double the number of births during that period.
He stated, 'What is going on in Ireland is a travesty' and expressed concern that Ireland could potentially lose its Irishness.
McGregor emphasized the need for Irish Americans to understand the issues affecting their homeland, stating, 'There will be no place to come home and visit.

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