"Former MMA champion Conor McGregor announced on Monday that he is not going to be a candidate in the next Irish presidential election, set for October 24. Earlier this month, McGregor said he would run for the presidency, saying that "the time for real change is now," and pledging not to "sign any bill in law until it goes back to the people first.""
"McGregor said his intention to run had been "sincere and genuine," but that he would not pursue the candidacy for now. "Following careful reflection, and after consulting with my family, I am withdrawing my candidacy from this presidential race," he wrote on X. In Ireland, a candidate must be nominated by 20 members of the Irish parliament or by four local authorities in order to run."
"In his online post, the athlete also claimed that the political rules in Ireland prevent a "true democratic presidential election" and the constitution is "fixed to ensure only Establishment approved candidates may be selected on the ballot." He added there is a "democratic deficit against the will of the Irish people.""
Conor McGregor announced he will not be a candidate in the October 24 Irish presidential election after previously declaring an intention to run. He had pledged not to sign laws without referendums and framed his bid as needed real change. McGregor cited family consultation and withdrew following reflection, while criticizing Ireland's nomination and constitutional rules as preventing a true democratic presidential election and creating a democratic deficit. Support from far-right figures such as Donald Trump and Elon Musk had been noted, and Irish Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien said the constitution is clear and characterized McGregor as unfit to be president. McGregor declared on September 4.
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