Conor McGregor frequently uses social media to comment on sports, politics, and national issues. His tweets often include direct statements about immigration, government decisions, and economic matters in Ireland. Some posts promote his business ventures or potential presidential campaign, while others respond to public events or legal developments. The messages tend to generate strong reactions, both supportive and critical, and show how he continues to position himself as an outspoken public figure.
1. Celebrating Black Forge FC’s League Victory
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1926780864890871985
📅 May 26, 2025
“Elated and exhausted! Won a real tough league. Winning the league is always the major statement for a team to make! Very impressed and proud! Onwards and upwards we go! #BlackForgeFCWinners”
McGregor celebrated his football team, Black Forge FC, winning the UCFL Premier Division title. The victory highlighted his involvement in sports beyond MMA, but critics questioned whether his focus on football detracts from his declining UFC career.
2. Presidential Ambitions & Bitcoin Advocacy
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1925567451518959688
📅 May 22, 2025
“First man to win two belts in the cage. First fighter to walk in as president. First president to put Bitcoin on Europe’s balance sheet. Ireland leads. Europe watches.”
McGregor referenced his historic UFC double-champ status while teasing a 2025 presidential run in Ireland. He also promoted Bitcoin, aligning himself with anti-establishment and pro-crypto movements.
3. Defiant “Fighter” Rhetoric Amid Legal Troubles
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1925627076104622226
📅 May 22, 2025
“Ireland, I am a fighter, you know I am going to fight! All the way! 💬”
Posted during a legal battle where McGregor faced a sexual battery lawsuit (which he denies), this tweet framed him as a defiant underdog against the Irish government.
4. “Zero Tolerance Toward Imported Crime”
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1924874688884318690
📅 May 20, 2025
“ZERO TOLERANCE TOWARD IMPORTED CRIME!”
A reaction to Ireland’s rising crime rates, this tweet targeted immigration policies—a frequent theme in McGregor’s far-leaning rhetoric.
5. “Free Speech Is Our Right!”
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1925348756968399068
📅 May 22, 2025
“Free speech is our right!”
Posted amid debates over Ireland’s hate speech laws, McGregor positioned himself as a free speech advocate, echoing far-right talking points.
6. Anti-Immigration Rallying Cry
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1923450366751826391
📅 May 16, 2025
“Communities are now united across Ireland and they will not be denied nor defeated. Government must wise up now and end its immigration racket ahead of time as Ireland and its communities will never comply. As President I make this happen.”
McGregor amplified local opposition to a proposed asylum center in Coolock, framing immigration policies as a “racket” and vowing to halt them if elected president.
7. Demanding Transparency on Mosque Closure
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1923450313484230684
📅 May 16, 2025
“As President, I demand, uncover, and reveal every detail about the Clonskeagh closure to the public, along with a full [report] of whatever strangeness is unearthed.”
McGregor targeted the closure of Dublin’s Clonskeagh Mosque, insinuating shady dealings tied to the Muslim Brotherhood.
8. “Zero Fines” Populist Pledge
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1923450237966016619
📅 May 16, 2025
“With me as President, Ireland will be paying zero fines under threat.
Ireland does not tolerate threats.
All monies recouped / funds saved under my tenure will be transferred directly in to the hands of good standing Irish citizens toward noble causes of the community.
Ireland, its people and its communities, will reap the rewards of its own prosperity!
Point blank.
Ireland, as your President, the political elite will never escape me.
I will get your money back.
VOTE MCGREGOR “
A campaign promise to defy EU fines (likely referencing migration-related penalties) and redistribute savings to citizens.
9. “End Greed” Hypocrisy
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1923450182978379868
📅 May 16, 2025
“As President, I put an end to greed.
Greedy corporations with their constant price hikes on the people of Ireland will be told to TAKE A HIKE!
Greedy governments and their tax hikes and irresponsible nonsensical spending will be put to a complete halt with full accountability brought down to deter any future tomfoolery.
Ireland says NO.
It will not happen on my watch as Head of State.
Tariffs/fines will be put in place to any and all corporations attempting to implement greedy unfair practices on the people of Ireland.
Ratify our cost to live on this island and end the current culture of greed!
As President I make it happen.
VOTE MCGREGOR.”
McGregor railed against corporate and tax “greed,” citing Ireland’s high pint taxes, while his own business tripled rent for a family barbershop.
10. Nationalist Message Sparks Political Speculation
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1914918527615554027
📅 April 23, 2025
“Selfless for Country”
This tweet featuring a “Make Ireland Great Again” cap echoes McGregor’s political ambition, hinting at a potential presidential run in November 2025. His stance opposes the EU’s asylum-seeker distribution pact and aligns with anti-immigration rhetoric. It follows his March 2025 visit to the U.S., where he reportedly gained backing from Trump allies. Critics link this tweet to his controversial public persona and legal issues.
11. Spiritual Post Draws Mixed Reactions Amid Legal Scrutiny
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1914805440979829001
📅 April 22, 2025
“When your heart is pure, God is there! 🙏”
McGregor posted a spiritual message alongside a striking image of his chest tattoo. The tweet coincided with renewed buzz around a potential UFC fight and ongoing legal controversies. Despite its message of purity, replies were filled with references to his legal history, including assault and drug allegations, highlighting public skepticism.
12. McGregor Weighs in on Crypto and Government Accountability
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1921690869536530530
📅 May 12, 2025
“Bitcoin or cryptocurrency?
I can see lots of transparent and trustless applications within crypto.
And I can see an immutable people’s money with Bitcoin.
What cryptos can help bring accountability to a government? Why??”
This tweet emphasizes McGregor’s belief in crypto as a tool for government accountability. It builds on his earlier support for a Bitcoin reserve in Ireland and references Bitcoin’s rise past $103K. While some praised his vision, others questioned his understanding and motives, especially amid broader regulatory debates in 2025.
13. Call for Irish Bitcoin Reserve Highlights Decentralization Push
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1920968495124091090
📅 May 10, 2025
“Crypto in its origin was founded to give power back to the people.
An Irish Bitcoin strategic reserve will give power to the people’s money.
I will be cohosting a Twitter space to talk about what I want to see changed.
Victory to Ireland! ”
McGregor champions a national Bitcoin reserve, citing decentralization and freedom from fiat control. His rhetoric draws from the original cypherpunk ethos. The call aligns with emerging U.S. trends but triggered skepticism due to the crypto market’s volatility and McGregor’s own fluctuating credibility.
14. Vatican-Themed Post Faces Backlash for Religious Mockery
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1920528738350936344
📅 May 8, 2025
“Surprise surprise motherfooker the king is back!”
This post, edited to portray McGregor as the Pope, was meant to be bold and humorous but drew backlash for mocking religious imagery. Coming after the historic election of the first American Pope, it was seen as disrespectful by many. Some also pointed to McGregor’s past scandals, framing the post as tone-deaf.
15. Criticism of Immigration Facility Placement in Donegal
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1920140454789562424
📅 May 7, 2025
“Irish government has GOT TO GO!
The scenes in Bundoran, Donegal of an IPAS centre being placed right adjacent the local children’s school is a disgrace.
The fears of the worried parents protesting felt nationwide.
This government must not remain.
Victory to the Bundoran community!
Victory to Ireland!”
Reacting to immigration facility placement near a school, this tweet criticizes the Irish government, reflecting nationalist sentiments. It taps into broader discontent over immigration policies and aligns with growing anti-government protests. Critics argue the message stokes fear and division, while supporters praise his directness.
16. Renewed UFC Challenge Directed at Michael Chandler
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1914779769696403698
📅 April 22, 2025
“IRON MIKE CHANDLER.
Unfinished business.”
McGregor reignites his long-standing feud with Michael Chandler, referencing their cancelled 2024 UFC fight and their rivalry on The Ultimate Fighter. The tweet came shortly after Chandler’s loss to Paddy Pimblett, suggesting McGregor may see him as a favorable comeback opponent. While fans speculated on a UFC stadium event, McGregor’s history of injury-related withdrawals leaves uncertainty around his return.
17. Housing Crisis Tweet Promotes Ireland-First Policy
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1914035566309495105
📅 April 20, 2025
“Preference for the people of Ireland in Ireland.
Anything less will not be accepted.
I put my life on it!
Ireland First.”
This tweet expresses a nationalist view on Ireland’s housing crisis, demanding prioritization of Irish citizens. Posted near the 1916 Easter Rising anniversary, the message adds historical weight to his appeal for national self-determination. Critics argue it fuels far-right rhetoric amid a housing shortage, while supporters view it as a call for fair treatment of Irish families.
18. Allegations of Legal Double Standards Over Vehicle Checks
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1913582667733360790
📅 April 19, 2025
“There are people in jail right now for “crimes” other people are exempt from.
That is not acceptable in any realm.
The law is the law. It either is or it is not.
Picture this, you pull up to a checkpoint, the super car in front of you has a foreign reg plate and tinted windows.
It rolls right thru the checkpoint.
Then you pull up, your nct is out but you have it booked in 4 days. You are upset at witnessing what you just witnessed before you pulled up and question it, raising tensions.
You are then dragged from your car and it confiscated for not having your information up to date.
The car is compounded and the cost is substantial, and rising daily, to release it. Then the fine cost. Then the cost to get up to date on your details. Court cost, day off work etc.
You’re in a real dire spot now struggling to get out, unsure if you will.
All the while the foreign reg vehicle is now currently in repair for new wheels with your tax payer money.
This is today’s Ireland.”
McGregor criticizes what he sees as legal double standards in Ireland, using a vehicle checkpoint anecdote involving a foreign-registered car. He suggests Irish citizens face disproportionate penalties for minor violations. The tweet aligns with his anti-immigration stance and has sparked debates on policing, resource allocation, and systemic fairness.
19. Warning Against Cultural Loss Through Immigration
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1913574571204043016
📅 April 19, 2025
“You will not destroy Ireland and be free to walk away.”
This tweet follows McGregor’s pattern of warning against mass migration and cultural change. It echoes his recent Tucker Carlson interview where he called open-border policies a “genocide” of Irish culture. The post reinforces his stance on deportation and nationalist preservation as key themes in his possible 2025 presidential campaign.
20. McGregor Responds to Letterkenny Assault With Political Pledge
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1913230599101305290
📅 April 18, 2025
“Straight in, I will be.
Before you could finish this article, I am in this town, army in tow.
Vote McGregor ”
(In response to a news story about a local man assaulted by alleged foreign nationals)
McGregor responds to a reported assault in Letterkenny with a dramatic declaration to intervene personally, saying he’s bringing an “army in tow.” The tweet leverages the incident to amplify his anti-immigration messaging and political aspirations. Critics labeled the post inflammatory, while supporters viewed it as a bold stand for local communities.
21. Promoting Gen Z Pop Group Sparks Mixed Reactions
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1911085007356952752
📅 April 12, 2025
“🌟😍😍😍 SWEET LOVE DOMINATION”
(Quote-retweet of Daily Mail article about Gen Z group Sweet Love)
McGregor endorses Sweet Love, a Gen Z girl group signed to his Greenback Records label. The move reflects his shift from MMA to the music industry. While some fans praised the endorsement, others criticized his continued involvement in pop culture amid unresolved legal controversies.
22. Teasing a Big Political Announcement
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1909217537717346790
📅 April 7, 2025
“Ireland, while our government elite play checkers, I am playing chess.
HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING LIVE FROM PODIUM TO PUBLIC VERY SOON.
Stay Ready. Stand your base. Hold the fort!
REAL IRELAND”
This tweet teases an upcoming political speech, amplifying McGregor’s nationalist platform. His metaphors frame him as a strategic thinker in contrast to the current government, energizing his supporters ahead of his presidential run.
23. Campaign Promises on Ownership and Animal Welfare
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1909215123161616892
📅 April 7, 2025
“Irish businesses will be retuned to Irish ownership.
Irish toll bridges will be returned to Irish ownership and its profits administered correctly.
Real Irish people will reap Irish rewards.
Animal cruelty sports heavily invested in currently by government will be drastically reduced and re-administered.
REAL IRISH SPORT will reap the rewards of our savings.
Our athletes. Our coaches. Our clubs.
Our establishments will prioritise Ireland!
When I take office, Ireland will be REAL.”
(Quote-retweet of criticism of foreign media ownership)
McGregor pledges to restore Irish ownership of businesses and toll bridges, cut government funding to greyhound racing, and support native athletes. The tweet aligns with his platform of national self-reliance and public spending reform.
24. Statement on National Spending Sparks Debate
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1908933844226764888
📅 April 6, 2025
“Irish money is for Irish causes. End of.”
This concise tweet reinforces McGregor’s anti-immigration and anti-EU message, arguing that public funds should benefit only Irish citizens. Critics called the message exclusionary, while supporters saw it as patriotic fiscal responsibility.
25. Pledge to Investigate Irish Child Protection Agency
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1908883038076907722
📅 April 6, 2025
“Tusla will be investigated HEAVILY when I take office and with any wrong doing its protagonists will be hung drawn and quartered before Irelands courts.
The utterings of what has gone on, and what goes on, within this Irish child protection agency, and the complete ignorance of it by those at its helm will not be taken lightly.”
In a post filled with violent rhetoric, McGregor threatens legal consequences against Tusla officials. This reflects his broader anti-institution stance but drew condemnation for its language and disregard for legal norms.
26. Declares Candidacy for Irish Presidency
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1907554837857714353
📅 April 3, 2025
“For too long, Ireland has not had leadership with the influence and mettle needed to get results.
Today’s news is further proof Ireland needs a change and an advocate who will work on the people’s behalf.
P.S That’s me. VOTE MCGREGOR ”
McGregor formally announces his run for president, positioning himself as a bold alternative to traditional politicians. The post emphasizes change and anti-establishment energy, mirroring political trends in the U.S. and Europe.
27. Attacks EU Over U.S. Trade Tariffs
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1907543799435276654
📅 April 3, 2025 – 12:20 AM
“To be charged double the United Kingdom is an abomination!
If this is fully reciprocal, what on earth are we charging our brothers in the US 20% for at the order of the EU.
Although we are in the EU, Ireland must administer exemption to our siblings in the United States separate to the EU, and the favor then returned.
Ireland will separate here and we will charge 10% on Irish goods to the US and the US will charge 10% to us also.
Fair play.
Otherwise, and maybe the caveat in all of this, we should no longer be in the EU.”
Reacting to new U.S. tariffs, McGregor calls for Ireland to negotiate its own trade deals or leave the EU entirely. The tweet appeals to rising Euroscepticism and portrays him as a defender of Irish economic sovereignty.
28. Frustration Over Losing Voice Notes Feature
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1907536856197062750
📅 April 2, 2025
“I do not have the option to do voice notes on Twitter anymore?
I wish to speak my thoughts on the recently imposed tariffs to my country.”
Expressing confusion over missing features on X (Twitter), McGregor uses the moment to reinforce his discontent with international trade developments. While minor in tone, the tweet continues his pattern of blending personal tech complaints with political issues.
29. Raises Vaccine-Autism Conspiracy Question
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1907512276359459175
📅 April 2, 2025
“I wonder is there a person in the world with autism, who was not vaccinated whatsoever, nor their mother vaccinated during the pregnancy term etc.
I wonder if there is one such case to disprove the vaccine connection to autism theory?
@RobertKennedyJr”
McGregor revives a long-debunked vaccine-autism theory, prompting swift backlash from health experts. Despite the overwhelming scientific consensus against the claim, the tweet ties into broader public distrust and aligns him with controversial figures like RFK Jr.
30. Criticizes Mainstream Media
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1906863199388930104
📅 April 1, 2025
“Do not trust the mainstream media.
They are paid by government, with our tax money, to forcefully propagate us full of lies, deceit, and deception.
REAL IRELAND WILL BE AWOKEN!”
McGregor attacks media credibility, framing journalists as government puppets. The tweet echoes nationalist narratives about media bias and government collusion. Supporters praised the message as “truth-telling,” while critics noted its conspiratorial tone.
31. Criticism Over Refugee Hotel Contract in Galway
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1906268768826781731
📅 March 30, 2025
“Disgusted at government and willing to take this ALL THE WAY.”
(Quote-retweet of RTÉ News on opposition to an IPAS contract in Kinvara, Galway)
McGregor voices support for the Kinvara Community Council’s opposition to converting a hotel into a refugee housing facility, citing economic loss and community concerns. His post reinforces his anti-immigration platform and aligns with local opposition to the EU’s asylum distribution policy.
32. Declaration of Cultural Protectionism
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1904800928152035493
📅 March 26, 2025
“Ireland must remain Irish! ”
This tweet doubles down on McGregor’s nationalist rhetoric, asserting a need to protect Irish cultural identity amid rising immigration. The phrase sparked strong reactions both supporting and condemning the implied exclusionary sentiment, with critics calling it dog-whistle politics.
33. Blaming Leadership for National Decline
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1902456364779360399
📅 March 19, 2025
“Weak men create hard times. Strong men create good times!
As a strong man, with a young family that I wish to see have a peaceful and prosperous future in Ireland, I refuse to allow this happen to my country.
Ireland and its people will never tolerate the destruction of our island by weaklings.”
(Reply to a tweet tagging Irish politicians)
McGregor positions himself as a strong protector of Ireland’s future in contrast to what he sees as weak leadership. Drawing from a widely circulated historical quote, he frames mass immigration and economic issues as symptoms of failed governance.
34. Pledge to End ‘Weak Leadership’ Era
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1902226352083779937
📅 March 19, 2025
“The days of weak men creating horrid times for Ireland are over!
MARK MY WORDS.”
In this follow-up tweet, McGregor continues attacking Ireland’s political class, blaming them for social decline. The message aligns with his calls for Irish-first policies and has been interpreted as a campaign promise to reverse immigration trends and restore national pride.
35. Anger Over Foreign Aid Amid Domestic Cuts
Source: https://x.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1901274592972263839
📅 March 16, 2025
“We donated 4 million euro of Irish tax payer money to Afghanistan this month (why?) while in the same month we have schools in Ireland announcing their imminent closure due to lack of funding!
This is PREPOSTEROUS!”
McGregor criticizes the Irish government for prioritizing international aid over local needs, referencing reports of domestic school closures due to budget constraints. The post plays into a broader nationalist argument for redirecting funds from global causes to local crises.
Conclusion
Conor McGregor’s tweets continue to draw attention due to their tone, timing, and subject matter. Whether discussing sports, national policy, or personal beliefs, his posts often reflect a mix of political ambition, public criticism, and individual branding. Supporters view his content as direct and unfiltered, while critics argue it spreads division or misinformation.
