Conor McGregor, renowned for his outspoken nature, didn’t mince words when responding to former President Donald Trump’s tweet criticizing Ronda Rousey following her defeat at UFC 193. Trump’s tweet, expressing satisfaction at Rousey’s loss and calling her “not a nice person,” drew a sharp rebuke from McGregor.
Speaking to TMZ, McGregor dismissed Trump’s comments, urging him to “shut his big fat mouth” and expressing his disregard for the former president. McGregor acknowledged Holly Holm’s victory over Rousey as a tough fight and offered respect to both fighters, emphasizing Rousey’s potential to bounce back and praising Holm as the new champion.
However, McGregor’s stance on Trump wasn’t always critical. In a surprising turn of events in 2020, McGregor publicly praised Trump as a “phenomenal president” following his victory over Donald Cerrone at UFC 246.
McGregor’s endorsement of Trump as potentially the “USA GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) came amidst Trump’s tweet celebrating his administration’s achievements on Martin Luther King Day.
McGregor’s tweet lauded Trump’s presidency and acknowledged his position atop the shoulders of historical giants. This endorsement marked a departure from McGregor’s previous remarks, including criticisms of anti-Trump protests in New York City during a 2017 interview with GQ, highlighting the complexity of McGregor’s views on the former president.
