UFC star Conor McGregor is ‘very optimistic’ ahead of Trump presidency.
UFC star Conor McGregor spoke highly of Donald Trump at his pre-inauguration ball as the 47th president of the United States on Sunday night.
In an interview with reporters on the red carpet, McGregor expressed his optimism about America’s future. BG in the picture.
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Conor McGregor is set to fight Dustin Poirier in a lightweight martial arts bout at UFC 264 on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
“It’s amazing to be here. I’m really excited. I’m very optimistic about the future,” McGregor said. “And it’s a good time here in the United States. I was here when Donald Trump was president for the last time in 2016. And the energy and the reaction is night and day, which shows how he’s done as president, which is the last time. He’s been running and ever since. How he handled himself.
McGregor praised Trump’s resilience to get back in the game after the 2020 election defeat. He expects Trump and his cabinet to take a lot of action in his first 100 days.
Asked what was different this season, the Irishman said many Americans felt they were in Trump’s corner.
UFC CEO Dana White speaks with President-elect Trump during UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden on November 16, 2024 in New York City. (Brad Penner-Images)
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“Lessons learned. Hard lessons learned,” he said. “And the support of his country now. I feel like the people are supporting him. And I’m very happy to see him do it. I hope he does and I wish him all the best.”
McGregor describes America’s position in the world after Trump’s victory.
“America is the world’s superpower. Long may it continue to be,” he said. “We love America in Ireland. I have as much love for America as I do for my country Ireland. It has a lot of influence on the whole free world, the whole Western world.”
President-elect Trump arrives for a service at St. John’s Church during the inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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“And Ireland is going through its own issues right now and this tenure of Donald Trump is going to have a big impact in Ireland.”
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