McGregor - who was last year found liable in a Dublin high court civil case taken by a woman who accused him of rape - was shown a map of the Gulf of Mexico by the US president, who has dubbed it “Gulf of America” in an executive order.
McGregor said: “Congratulations... I'll tell you what, your work ethic is inspiring. Your work rate is inspiring.” Trump replied: “Yours is too. You are fantastic.”
Earlier McGregor, 36, told US reporters he was in Washington to rap the Irish government over immigration. He said: “It will be music to the people of Ireland’s ears...What is going on is a travesty.
“Our money is being spent on overseas issues that is nothing to do with the Irish people. The illegal immigration racket is running ravage on the country.
“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....
McGregor said: “Congratulations... I'll tell you what, your work ethic is inspiring. Your work rate is inspiring.” Trump replied: “Yours is too. You are fantastic.”
Earlier McGregor, 36, told US reporters he was in Washington to rap the Irish government over immigration. He said: “It will be music to the people of Ireland’s ears...What is going on is a travesty.
“Our money is being spent on overseas issues that is nothing to do with the Irish people. The illegal immigration racket is running ravage on the country.
“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....
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