Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion turned entrepreneur, has made a dual play into both business expansion and politics this week.<\/p>\n
McGregor announced that Donald Trump Jr will join his company, MMA.Inc in a strategic advisory role intended to enhance the sport\u2019s global footprint, while separately launching an unconventional bid for the Presidency of Ireland.<\/p>\n
Business Arrangements<\/p>\n
Trump Jr will leverage his international business connections to support small gyms and coaches within MMA.INc network. McGregor hailed Trump Jr. as \u201ca globally recognized business leader\u201d whose involvement signifies a significant step toward commercialising MMA beyond league arenas and enhancing its grassroots ecosystem.
The Times of India<\/p>\n
Political Agenda<\/p>\n
McGregor confirmed his candidacy for the October 2025 Irish presidential election, vowing to address issues such as child homelessness. However, the campaign has already attracted controversy, drawing a damning reaction from Irish Muslim community leader Dr Umar Al-Qadri, who called the move \u201cdisgraceful\u201d and ill-suited to national values, particularly following a civil ruling requiring McGregor to pay significant damages in an assault case.<\/p>\n
Despite the backlash, McGregor has persisted, gaining unexpected support from tech mogul Elon Musk, who publicly backed his candidacy and extended support via social media and a FaceTime discussion, as McGregor navigates eligibility hurdles around nomination requirements.<\/p>\n
These developments suggest McGregor is shifting his brand from combative sport into high-stakes business and political arenas.<\/p>\n
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