There was much about the spectacle of McGregor in the White House that was depressing
Conor McGregor's White House visit on St. Patrick's Day, representing Ireland, is criticized as embarrassing due to his shallow understanding of geopolitics, his ongoing rape allegations, and his anti-immigration stance. The author contrasts McGregor's image with the country's values and questions his suitability as a national representative. McGregor's focus on preserving Ireland for Irish-American tourists and Trump's superficial view of geopolitics are also highlighted as problematic.
