McGregor Claims White House Fight With Reported Trump Backing

Conor McGregor says he is “signed, delivered” to fight on a UFC card the promotion plans to hold on the White House South Lawn in June 2026 to mark America’s 250th birthday, telling Fox News/Hannity the matchup is a “done deal” with Dana White’s approval and reported backing from the Trump administration. He says he is negotiating directly with the U.S. government “on behalf of Ireland,” has publicly demanded a reported $100 million payday and “100 US ‘Golden Visas’,” and referenced the UFC’s recent $7.7 billion Paramount deal. McGregor says he will undertake a six-month training camp after more than four years out of the Octagon following a broken-leg loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021. In recent months he withdrew from an Irish presidential bid and took part-ownership in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship while saying he plans to return to MMA rather than continue in bare‑knuckle events. These claims remain unconfirmed until the UFC, the White House or event promoters officially announce the bout.