Conor McGregor Lauds Dana White for Forbes "Populist Capitalist" Title

UFC president Dana White was recently featured on the cover of Forbes with an article called “Populist Capitalist.” After seeing this, UFC star Conor McGregor couldn’t hold back his excitement. He shared his congratulations to Dana White during his visit to the White House.

The Forbes article highlights Dana White’s journey in turning the UFC into a global powerhouse, bringing in over $1.3 billion in revenue last year. It also dives into his leadership style and his impact on shaping modern sports entertainment.

Conor McGregor, who topped the Forbes Highest Paid Athletes list in 2021, credited Dana White for pushing him to reach that milestone. Now, with White featured on the cover of Forbes, McGregor was quick to share his excitement.

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On his Instagram story, McGregor posted, “@danawhite congrats on the @forbes cover. A man that helped me top the Forbes Highest Paid Athlete list!” This post came during McGregor’s visit to the White House, where he had a cozy moment with former President Donald Trump.

However, McGregor’s White House visit has drawn some criticism, with UFC fighter Sean Strickland adding his own thoughts.

Sean Strickland roasts Conor McGregor

Recently, McGregor visited the Oval Office to meet President Donald Trump and spoke briefly to the press. His former rival, Sean Strickland, finding humor in the moment, joked that the price of coke would rise after McGregor’s visit, referencing McGregor’s past drug controversies.

He tweeted, “Conor in The White House… The price of coke is about to soar. Buy low sell high.” Despite not having a history of big rivalry, Strickland’s comment adds another layer to McGregor’s already colorful public life.