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Irish prosecutors are considering charging Conor McGregor with inciting hatred following his announcement to run for president of Ireland. This development comes after McGregor's recent invitation to the White House and his subsequent declaration of candidacy.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Dublin is reviewing social media posts by McGregor from 2023, as reported by the Irish Independent. The National Bureau of Criminal Investigation (NBCI) has submitted a police file regarding these posts, which could lead to charges under Ireland's speech restrictions laws. If charged and convicted, McGregor could face up to seven years in prison.

One controversial post by McGregor occurred on the eve of the Dublin riots. In response to Ukrainian refugees being allowed to vote in local elections, he stated: "Ireland, we are at war."

A tweet from March 23, 2025, by user Cillian suggests that this situation mirrors political actions seen elsewhere: "BREAKING: Ireland’s Director of Public Prosecutions is now considering CHARGING Conor McGregor with ‘Incitement to Hatred’ for posts he made on X back in 2023. If convicted, he faces up to 2 years in Jail."

Another tweet criticizes European democracy: "DEMOCRACY? Europe proving again it can’t allow voters to pick their leaders. Irish prosecutors have declared ‘MIGA’ – Make Ireland Great Again – hate speech and are considering jailing Conor McGregor to keep him from running for president."

The scrutiny over McGregor's candidacy highlights tensions surrounding free speech and political expression in Ireland.