Conor McGregor describes himself as 'only logical choice' to be Ireland's next president
The controversial MMA star dropped another hint that he will be contesting next year's presidential election on social media, but appeared confused about the powers of the office
Conor McGregor has dropped another big hint that he intends to run in next year’s presidential election, describing himself as the "only logical choice" to succeed Michael D. Higgins.
He promised that he would have "all the answers" for the people of Ireland as president, and warned that the "charlatans" currently in power would be held answerable for their actions.
However, the controversial MMA fighter appeared to misunderstand the powers of the office in a post on X (formerly Twitter) this afternoon, threatening to dissolve the Dáil and "stop the train" to hold politicians to account.
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Under the constitution, the president has the power to dissolve the Dáil but this is referred to as a "non-discretionary" power, as it can only be exercised on the advice of the Taoiseach.
The officeholder cannot, therefore, decide to exercise this power unless instructed to do so by the head of Government.
"As president, I hold the power to summon the Dáil as well as dissolve it," he wrote in the post. "So, as I said before, I would have all the answers the people of Ireland seek from these thieves of the working man, these disrupters of the family unit, these destructors of small businesses.
"These charlatans in their positions of power would be summoned to answer to the people of Ireland and I would have it done by day end. Or I would be left with no choice but to dissolve the Dáil entirely. Stop the train until the people of Ireland get the answers they seek. Point blank," added McGregor.
"This would be my power as president. I know very well. Ireland needs an active president employed wholly by the people of Ireland. I am the only logical choice. 2025 is upcoming."
McGregor has previously suggested that he would privately fund weekly votes as president to ensure political accountability and directly involve citizens in the political process.
His latest electoral battle cry attracted plenty of support on social media, with many users indicating that they would support his campaign. They included Dublin City Councillor and far-right activist Gavin Pepper, who commented: "Do it."
Many people replied with a slogan borrowed from former US president Donald Trump, writing: "Make Ireland Great Again!"
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