Donald Trump actually likes Conor McGregor’s tattoos.
On Wednesday, the President of the USA met with Eire’s Prime Minister Micheal Martin contained in the Oval Workplace as a part of his St. Patrick’s Day agenda.
Whereas the 2 frolicked discussing a slew of political matters, reporters added somewhat levity to the assembly once they requested Trump who his favourite Irish individual is.
As an alternative of naming somebody like Bono, Colin Farrel, or Cillian Murphy, ’47’ shouted out the previous UFC champ-champ.
REPORTER: Who’s your favourite Irish individual?
TRUMP: I do occur to love your fighter, Conor McGregor. He is nice. You’ve got numerous nice Irish fighters. why? They’re powerful folks. Sensible, passionate folks.pic.twitter.com/2rPZR4fW3x
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 12, 2025
“Oh, there’s so many—are you kidding me? Well, I do happen to like your fighter; he’s got the best tattoos I’ve ever seen,” Trump stated. “Conor’s great, right? I’m talking about Conor, but you have a lot of great Irish fighters, actually. Great fighters.”
“I don’t know what that is, but Ireland’s always had a lot of really good fighters. You know why? Because they’re tough people,” Trump concluded. “They’re smart people, and they’re passionate people.”
Donald Trump could like conor McGregor, however He’s not the POTUS’ favourite fighter
Contemplating Trump’s lengthy affiliation with the Ultimat Preventing Championship, naming a combined martial artist will not be all that stunning. McGregor has additionally been an extended supporter of Trump, even attending the POTUS’ inauguration in January alongside Logan and Jake Paul.
Nevertheless, ‘Mystic Mac’ threw some shade at Trump after he dubbed Khabib Nurmagomedov his favourite fighter.
McGregor has not competed contained in the Octagon since struggling a leg break within the opening spherical of his UFC 264 conflict with Dustin Poirier in July 2021. McGregor was scheduled to return in June for a battle with ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler, however he finally bowed out of the bout after breaking his pinky toe while coaching.
