Connors: Casey is taking ‘a page out of Donald Trump’s book’

‘Look how many leaders rose to power in the 20th century by spewing hate,’ says Love/Hate star. ‘This is an age-old tactic’

Actor John Connors argues racism against Travellers is alive and well in Ireland Picture: RTÉ

Actor John Connors believes that Peter Casey would have been elected president if he had begun his anti-Traveller rhetoric earlier in the campaign.

“He soared up to 21 per cent in just over a week. He was very slow to the mark because if he had started his campaign speaking about Travellers then he would have won. I am absolutely convinced he would have won,” Connors, who is a Traveller, said.

“I’m just ...