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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Karim Zidan

MYSTERIOUS: Conor mcgregor isn t the first mma star to flirt with the right - You Need To See This

Conor McGregor has been endorsed by figures such as Elon Musk
Conor McGregor has been endorsed by figures such as Elon Musk. Photograph: Étienne Laurent/EPA

In response to a comment from a right-wing influencer last week, Elon Musk appeared to endorse the idea of Conor McGregor – the former UFC champion – running for political office in Ireland.

“Not a bad idea,” Musk posted to his 164 million followers.

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