'God speed Donald': Conor McGregor hails Trump for 'love of his country' after ex-POTUS survives assassination attempt

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WASHINGTON, DC: UFC star Conor McGregor was one of the people who responded to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally on Saturday, July 13.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), McGregor stated that Trump is "spitting out bullets" and that he ought to be sailing around on a yacht and enjoying life rather than running for president.

Connor McGregor hails Donald Trump in social media post

"A 78 year old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the med touring golf courses," Connor McGregor wrote, per Fox News. "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."

Connor McGregor’s post sparks reaction from Michael Chandler

MMA fighter Michael Chandler responded to Connor McGregor's post.

After a protracted rivalry that resulted in them becoming coaches on 'The Ultimate Fighter' series and exchanging barbs on social media, the two were scheduled to square off at UFC 303.

The fight was abruptly called off at the last minute. "We stand united on this one…" he responded.

Michael Chandler posted 2 images from Donald Trump's PA campaign rally shooting

Michael Chandler shared two photos from the shooting at the campaign rally, one of Donald Trump being shielded by Secret Service agents on the ground and another of the wounded former president yelling "fight" to rally attendees just after the gunshot.

UFC President Dana White also praises Donald Trump

UFC President Dana White, who is reportedly set to speak at the Republican National Convention, also offered praise of Donald Trump.

"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 wrote on Instagram on Saturday.

"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. But @mickmaynard2 just sent me this picture and I’m praying President Trump is 100% healthy," he continued.

He added, "This image perfectly reflects EXACTLY the man I know Donald Trump to be. He is the toughest, most resilient, AMERICAN BAD A** 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!!"

Soon after the shooting, a federal investigation was started, and Thomas Matthew Crooks was found to be the would-be assassin.

UFC fighter Evan Elder lends prayers for Donald Trump

It turns out that Connor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and Dana White weren't the only athletes thinking about Donald Trump. Evan Elder, a UFC fighter, lent his thoughts and prayers to the former president after his fight in Denver.

"I heard they just tried to whack my boy Trump. I'm glad that man is OK – long live Trump, let's go baby. Trump 2024!" he said after his victory to applause.

Internet agrees with Connor McGregor's remarks on Donald Trump

Netizens backed Connor McGregor's tribute post to the ex-president after he survived a recent murder attempt during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

One X user commented, "Absolutely right Trump all way to D White House."

Another tweeted, "That’s right McGregor." "Well put sir. Trump is to be gettin it still though," echoed one. 

"He's not wrong," remarked a user and another wrote, "CONNER NEEDS TO START GETTING THOSE RADICAL MUSLIMS OUT OF HIS COUNTRY." 

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