There was much about the spectacle of McGregor in the White House that was depressing
Conor McGregor's St. Patrick's Day visit to the White House as a representative of Ireland was deemed embarrassing and a missed opportunity to showcase more deserving Irish figures. His controversial public image, including a recent civil trial finding him liable for rape, and his anti-immigration rhetoric clash with Ireland's values and global reputation. The author suggests the invitation reflects more on the host, Donald Trump, than on Ireland itself.