Following the shocking attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, UFC star Conor McGregor and other sports personalities have expressed their reactions and support.
McGregor took to social media to voice his thoughts, suggesting that the 78-year-old billionaire should enjoy life on a yacht rather than running for president.
“A 78-year-old multiple billionaires he should be on a yacht on the med touring golf courses,” McGregor wrote. “But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God Donald! God bless the United States.”
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His post sparked a response from Michael Chandler, with whom McGregor was slated to fight at UFC 303 after a heated rivalry that included coaching on “The Ultimate Fighter” series. “We stand united on this one…” Chandler affirmed.
He also shared images from the rally showing Trump being protected by Secret Service agents and rallying supporters immediately after the shooting.
UFC President Dana White, en route to Italy, also weighed in, expressing shock and concern. “I am SICK to my stomach and in complete shock,” White wrote on Instagram. He shared a photo of Trump and emphasized Trump’s toughness and resilience, hoping for his full recovery and condemning the attacker.
We stand united on this one… @TheNotoriousMMA https://t.co/jo1wcHBRaX
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 14, 2024
The assailant was identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks, prompting a federal investigation into the incident.
Other sports figures, including UFC fighter Evan Elder, have also offered thoughts and prayers for Trump’s well-being following the unsettling event.
