In a social media post on X, the 36-year-old MMA legend teased what he might do once elected. “As President I hold the power to summon the Dáil as well as dissolve it,” he wrote. “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, and on and on and on!” The Dáil is the lower house of Ireland’s legislature. McGregor, who boasts a 22-6-0 record with 19 knockout victories, referred to lawmakers as "charlatans" and vowed to hold them accountable. He added that, if necessary, he would dissolve the Dáil to ensure accountability. “The people of Ireland deserve the answers they seek. Point blank,” he added. “This would be my power as President. I know very well. Ireland needs an active President employed wholly by the people of Ireland. It is me. I am the only logical choice. 2025 is upcoming…” McGregor's social media post was part of a series reacting to a report that the Irish government spent €335,000 ($372,000) on the construction of a bike shed. “I’ve seen nicer bus stops! 1. Who charged this extortionate price. 2. Which wally in position approved it,” he wrote in a separate post. “With me as president this type of carry on that we’ve seen countless times, some more serious than others, would be tore apart on the spot! A greedy and corrupted bunch of chancers is all!” McGregor’s anger was echoed by many across Ireland. “People are rightly annoyed at this and there needs to be full accountability. Whoever signed off on it should explain why it costs what it has,” said Irish Finance Minister Jack Chambers. Bike shed manufacturers told The Irish Sun they could have supplied a fully enclosed 18-cycle shed for just €13,000 ($14,435). Following the widespread outrage, Kieran O’Donnell, Ireland’s Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, has ordered officials to launch an investigation into the project. This is not the first time McGregor has teased a potential run for public office. Last December, he criticized Ireland’s immigration policies, indicating in a series of posts that he may consider running for president.Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is hinting at leaving the sport and entering politics to run for President of Ireland.
