Conor McGregor's meeting with President Trump on St. Patrick's Day drew ire from Irish government officials, who condemned his views as not representative of Ireland. McGregor criticized the Irish government, labeling it as ineffective. His remarks came after a civil court ruling found him liable in a case of sexual assault. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris expressed that McGregor embodied harmful masculinity, emphasizing their vision of a more respectful and open Ireland, fundamentally differing from McGregor's persona and actions.
"We are trying to create a very different Ireland. Conor McGregor did not represent Ireland in his engagement with President Trump. We are a country that is about making the case for openness, for decency, for respect."
"His visit to the White House came months after he was found civilly liable in a High Court damages case in Dublin taken by a woman who accused him of rape."
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