UFC star Conor McGregor attended the ball in front of him Donald Trump He was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Sunday evening and was praised for his success.
McGregor expressed optimism about the future of the United States in an interview with reporters on the red carpet BG on the scene.
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Conor McGregor prepares to fight Dustin Poirier in a lightweight mixed martial arts bout, UFC 264, on July 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Lusher, File)
“It's great to be here. I'm very excited. Very optimistic about the future,” McGregor said. “It's an exciting time here in the United States. I was here the last time Donald Trump became president in 2016. The energy and response is pouring in day and night, and it's a testament to how he's doing as president, his last time.” He escaped, and how he has handled himself since then.”
MacGregor praised Trump The resilience to rise again After losing the 2020 election and getting back in the game. He expected Trump and his government to take many measures within the first 100 days.
When asked what was different this time, the Irishman said he felt like more Americans were siding with Trump.
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“Lessons learned. Hard lessons learned,” he said. “And supporting his country now. I feel like people are supporting him. And I'm excited to see him go and do it. I hope he does, and I wish him all the best.”
McGregor too He described America's position in the world after Trump's victory.
“America is the superpower in the world. I hope it will continue for a long time,” he said. “We love America in Ireland. I love America as much as I love my country, Ireland. This has a ripple effect on the entire free world, the entire Western world.
President-elect Trump arrives for services at St. John's Church as part of Inauguration Day ceremonies on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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“Ireland is going through its own issues at the moment, and this mandate that Donald Trump is about to take over here is going to have major implications for Ireland.”
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