Dana White and Conor McGregor swiftly reacted to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump on Saturday in Pennsylvania.
In an incident that shook the world and will remain etched in American memory, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, was shot in the ear during a speech in Pennsylvania. The shooter and a bystander were killed, while Trump left with his ear bleeding. This attempt has raised many questions about the security system just four months before the elections. Many notable figures in the world of mixed martial arts responded to the incident, including UFC President Dana White and Conor McGregor, the greatest star in the sport’s history.
Red, White, and Blue.
LEGEND. pic.twitter.com/VSSr8lstBi
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 13, 2024
Dana White, UFC President, said: “I am currently on a plane to Italy, and my phone has been filled with text messages from people telling me that Donald Trump has been shot.
I am completely sick and in total shock. I still don’t know how serious it is or if he’s okay. But Mick Maynard just sent me this picture, and I pray that President Trump is 100% healthy. This picture perfectly reflects the man I know as Donald Trump. He is the strongest and most resilient American badass on this planet. I hope the coward who shot him gets what he deserves, and I can’t wait to stand with him on stage on Thursday and introduce him to the Republican National Convention and tell the world about the character of the friend and man I know!”
New: Dana White from the UFC revealed that he told a major sponsor to "go to hell" after they asked him to delete a social media post he shared with Donald Trump.
"A major sponsor contacted us and said, 'Remove this.'"I told them, 'Go f yourself. You vote for whoever you want pic.twitter.com/xnIeO6Nww3
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) July 14, 2024
Conor McGregor, for his part, wrote on X a message showing his support for the former US president. The Irishman said: “A 78-year-old millionaire should be on a yacht touring golf courses. But he isn’t. He is in Pennsylvania facing bullets. Running for office out of love for your country. God bless Donald! God bless the USA.”
A 78 year old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the med touring golf courses. But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God speed Donald! God bless the United States 🙏❤️
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 13, 2024
It is worth noting that Donald Trump is a true fan of combat sports. The 45th president of the United States regularly attends UFC events and maintains special relationships with Dana White, as well as fighters like Colby Covington.
