Conor McGregor hosted Tucker Carlson in his Black Forge Inn pub in Crumlin, Dublin last night, Tuesday, April 15.
McGregor, who is appealing a High Court decision against him in a sexual assault case, teased former Fox News host Carlson's visit in a post on social media a day earlier, inviting people to "drop in for a pint of Forged Irish Stout."
The Irish UFC fighter, who has been teasing a run in this year's Irish Presidential election, added: "God bless you Ireland, I was put on this earth to serve and protect you and I will forever my days!"
On Tuesday morning, McGregor was snapped walking with Carlson, as well as North Dublin Inner City Cllr Malachy Steenson, near Government Buildings in Dublin.
Yes, this is Tucker Carlson, Conor McGregor and Malachy Steenson at Government Buildings, near the Office of the Taoiseach in the last few minutes. Totally normal. Go back to worrying about undersea cables everyone. pic.twitter.com/arn1Z1R3aS
— Tony - Pod Guy - Groves (@Trickstersworld) April 15, 2025
Interestingly, as of Wednesday afternoon, neither McGregor nor Carlson had posted anything about their meeting in Dublin on their social media accounts, which together boast tens of millions of followers across the major platforms.
However, the Irish Times was on hand for the meeting in McGregor's pub on Tuesday evening.
"Those who attended, two of whom wore red MAGA hats, were met by an open bar," the Irish Times reported.
"Various clips of McGregor played on large flat screens as supporters filled the venue awaiting a photo opportunity with him, of which there were many."
The fighter, who is accused of sexual battery in a lawsuit that was filed in Florida in January, described his two-hour interview with Carlson as a “great cause."
McGregor told the Irish Times: “We had a great chat with Tucker Carlson highlighting the issues Ireland is facing, Ireland’s plight, Ireland’s fight and also Ireland’s delight.
“It’s not all doom and gloom and we want to keep a positive outlook and move incrementally, step by step, to a better Ireland.”
McGregor described Carlson as a “great listening ear” and said he looked forward to his interview being “absorbed by the Irish public."
It is understood that McGregor's interview will be shared via the US commentator's 'Tucker Carlson Network,' a streaming platform that hosts exclusive content from Carlson.
McGregor added: “I spoke from my heart and we’ll see how it goes."
Also in attendance at McGregor's pub last night were Kildare-Newbridge Cllr Tom McDonnell and Anthony Casey, both of the Ireland First party, which claims to be "Protecting our Indigenous Irish people, our Christian values and our Irish Culture."
Independent South Dublin City Cllr Glen Moore was also present, who last month said that McGregor "has not been criminally convicted beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law," adding, "I don’t care about the mistakes he’s made in the past, many of us have our own, and for most, they never come under public scrutiny."
Gavin Lowbridge, who operates the "Off-Grid Ireland" social media accounts, Chay Bows, Phillip Dwyer, Jana Lunden, Paul Nolan, and Leslie Fagan were also reportedly in attendance.
Lowbridge took to livestream on X after bouncers allegedly kicked him out of the Black Forge Inn "for nothing," but continued to heap praise on "gentleman" McGregor.
The Dublin engagement comes about a month after McGregor attended high-level meetings, including with US President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, DC on March 17, St. Patrick's Day.
At the White House, McGregor said: "I'm here to raise the issues that the people of Ireland face."
He claimed: "Our money is being spent overseas that has nothing to do with Irish people. The illegal immigration racket is running ravage on the country. There are rural towns in Ireland that have been overrun in one swoop, that have become a minority in one swoop.
"So issues need to be addressed, and the 40 million Irish Americans need to hear this because if not, there will be no place to come home and visit."
Conor McGregor in the White House press briefing room ... #StPatricksDay 🍀 pic.twitter.com/aEZCv9rVQr
— Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) March 17, 2025
McGregor has amped up his intentions to run for President of Ireland ever since.
To run for President of Ireland, a potential candidate must be nominated either by at least 20 members of the Oireachtas; at least four local authorities; or former or retiring Presidents can nominate themselves.
It is unlikely that McGregor will find the support he needs to be nominated. Last month, a Sky News survey of 134 Oireachtas members - including 104 TDs and 30 Senators - found that none would endorse McGregor's Irish Presidential bid.
On Wednesday, TD Jack Chambers, Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, was asked for his reaction to McGregor hosting Carlson.
"When it comes to Tucker Carlson and Conor McGregor, I think you've seen a resounding rejection of Conor McGregor's attempt to run for the Presidency," Chamber said.
"I think most political parties and Independents completely reject his politics, his rhetoric, his divisive approach to public debate, and I'm sure that would be reflected in his interview with Tucker Carlson.
"But that type of extreme politics isn't something that most Irish people accept.
"I think it would be widely rejected if he attempted to run for the Presidency, and I'd be surprised if he receives a nomination."
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