Conor McGregor voices support for far-right | Boxing News
McGregor, 36, is at the moment in Washington DC after attending Donald Trump‘s inauguration on Monday afternoon. During the celebrations, a reporter was keen to speak to the UFC star about how the nation of Ireland is “having a downside with unlawful immigration, identical to America (and) identical to the UK.” The reporter adds: “One of the leading voices in the UK, a guy named Tommy Robinson, who also happens to be part Irish is locked up right now (for) bringing attention not only to immigration and to the rape of Britain but also for exposing trouble with refugees.”
McGregor was then quizzed by the person about Robinson’s scenario in UK proper now. “What do you consider Tommy’s predicament proper now within the UK and the truth that he is locked up for enjoying the documentary movie?” he was asked. McGregor was eager to share his response, saying: “For the life of me I can’t understand why we wish to hide these horrific crimes and shield them from light.
“Light is the best disinfectant and light is needed so for anyone that sheds light on this they do not deserve to be turned on in society, they deserve to be praised. So, you know, I pray for more light on the bad things that happen.”
On the subject of Trump, McGregor was very complimentary of the forty seventh president of the United States, saying: “Amazing to be here. I’m very excited. Very optimistic about the future. And it’s a good time here in the United States. I was here the last time Donald Trump became president in 2016. And the energy and the response is night and day, which is a testament to how he’s done as a president, his last run, and how he’s handled himself since.”
The MMA icon was then requested in regards to the distinction this time underneath Mr Trump, with the Irishman insisting it felt like more American’s are supporting the 78-year-old, including: “Lessons learned. Hard lessons learned. And a backing of his country now. I feel the people are backing him. And I’m excited to see him go do it. I hope he does, and I wish him all the best.”
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