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UFC superstar Conor McGregor praised former US President Donald Trump after his assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Trump's presidential rally on Saturday was halted after shots were fired as he took the podium. Fortunately, the 78-year-old survived the attempt but was grazed in the ear. With the American flag waving behind him, Trump raised his fist in the air as blood dripped down his face before being led to safety.
The former two-division UFC champion took to X following the failed attempt and sang his praises for Trump.
'A 78 year old multiple billionaire 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 speed Donald! God bless the United States'
Besides McGregor, several UFC and MMA figures paid tribute to Trump following the incident. McGregor's scheduled opponent, Michael Chandler, posted the photo of Trump with his fist in the air and wrote: 'fighter.'
UFC superstar Conor McGregor praised Donald Trump after his failed assassination attempt
'President Trump is the toughest man on the face of this earth,' wrote avid Trump supporter and former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington. 'God bless him and his family right now'
'God loves this man! I’m happy that President Trump is ok,' wrote Covington's bitter rival, Jorge Masvidal. 'The left knows no bounds! They say they are the non violent ones. They will stop at nothing! Make sure you take screen shots of any leftist celebrating what happened today.'
'Trump is an utter savage,' said former middleweight title holder Sean Strickland. 'Man gets shoot and still is for his people.'
The former US President was shot during a presidential rally in Butler, Pennsylvania
McGregor's future opponent, Michael Chandler, also praised Trump after the incident
Other UFC stars such as Sean Strickland, Colby Covington, and Jorge Masvidal praised Trump
Trump has long had a strong relationship with the UFC. During the organization's early and dark years, the billion-dollar businessman turned politician hosted cards at the Trump Taj Mahal in New Jersey.
Decades later, as MMA became mainstream with the UFC as the leading promotion, Trump has often sat cage side next to UFC president Dana White at biggest cards.
Like the fighters on his roster, White took to social media to speak on the events at Butler.
'I’m on a plane right now flying to Italy and my phone has been blowing up with text messages from people informing me @realdonaldtrump was shot,' White captioned the photo of Trump on Instagram. 'I am absolutely SICK to my stomach and in complete shock. I still don’t know how bad it is or if he’s ok.
Trump often sits cage side next to UFC chief Dana White at the UFC's biggest events
White will introduce Trump at the Republican National Convention on Thursday
'But @mickmaynard just sent me this picture and I’m praying President Trump is 100% healthy. This image perfectly reflects EXACTLY the man I know Donald Trump to be. He is the toughest, most resilient, AMERICAN BAD ASS on this planet.
'I hope the weak coward that shot him gets what he deserves, and I can’t WAIT to stand up on stage with him on Thursday and introduce him at the Republican National Convention and tell the WORLD exactly the character of the friend and man I KNOW!!'
