McGregor's anti-immigration remarks and criticism of the Irish government were slammed by Ireland's leaders, who said he doesn't speak for the country or its citizens.

I’m here to raise the issues the people of Ireland face,” McGregor said, speaking in the White House briefing room alongside the president’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, in a clip that has generated tens of millions of views on social media.

Ireland’s leader has condemned anti-immigration comments made by Conor McGregor, during an appearance by the 36-year-old former mixed martial arts champion in the White House ahead of a St Patrick’s Day meeting with US President Donald Trump.