Donald Trump Brings Rivals Together: Conor McGregor And Paul Brothers Spotted Hanging Out

Jake Paul and Conor McGregor have seemingly paused their ongoing feud ahead of a potential grudge match later this year.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer and the UFC icon have spent years trading online insults, even dragging Jake's brother, Logan, into the mix.

Despite the heated exchanges, Jake Paul, Logan Paul, and Conor McGregor were all spotted together on Monday at a high-profile event: President Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C.

McGregor and the Paul brothers, including Logan, appeared to set aside their differences in a show of unity at the political gathering. The trio, known for their fierce rivalries in the combat sports world, were photographed heading to Capitol Hill together, looking unusually amicable.

Adding to the intrigue, McGregor was seated next to Jake and Logan’s mother during the festivities, a moment comedian Theo Vonn couldn’t resist poking fun, telling McGregor to keep his hands off Logan and Jake Paul’s mom.

The unlikely group shared snapshots from the event on their social media platforms, captioning them, "Inauguration going great." Fans quickly flooded the comment sections, expressing shock and amusement at the sudden camaraderie between the often-feuding stars.

"I have no idea what to think right now," one user said.

"dawg WHAT," another wrote.

"When they fight, just know it’s fake," a third commented.

While their public alliance may seem unexpected, all three have been vocal supporters of Trump, which perhaps explains their decision to put aside their grievances for the day. McGregor, a longtime Trump advocate, also attended the former president’s victory rally the previous day, where he mingled with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

On social media, the UFC legend shared his enthusiasm, writing, “Honour to be in Washington, D.C., to support @realDonaldTrump, the newly elected leader of the free world, and to stand with the 13 families who lost their loved ones at Abbey Gate.”

Rumors swirled last month that Conor McGregor, known as "The Notorious," had agreed to face off against Jake Paul after previously considering a bout with Jake’s older brother, Logan Paul. However, tensions flared again when Jake accused McGregor of trying to back out of the fight, labeling the Irishman as "washed."

The brief truce has sparked renewed speculation about a future showdown between Jake Paul and Conor McGregor. Jake has been pursuing a fight with McGregor since 2020, eyeing what could become a massive payday for both stars. With tensions now simmering and a potential fight looming, fans are left wondering if this surprising display of unity is a sign of things to come or just a temporary pause in their ongoing rivalry.

An impressive lineup of billionaires, foreign leaders, and celebrities is set to attend the inauguration, with notable appearances including Mike Tyson and Carrie Underwood,who will deliver a rendition of "America the Beautiful," while Lee Greenwood is slated to perform his classic hit, "God Bless the USA."

Singers Kid Rock and Billy Ray Cyrus are confirmed to join the Make America Great Again Rally on Sunday. High-profile business leaders such as Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX; Jeff Bezos, Amazon Executive Chairman; Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta; and Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, are also expected to be in attendance.

Last year, The Blast reported that Conor McGregor was held liable in a civil case for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in 2018 and has been ordered to pay her approximately $260,000 in damages.

Hand had filed a civil sexual assault lawsuit, alleging that the Irish fighter had "brutally raped" and "battered" her during a Christmas "after party" at the hotel that year. The eight-person jury's verdict resulted in a substantial financial penalty for McGregor.

Following the verdict, several prominent figures in the MMA community, including former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and current champion Islam Makhachev, criticized McGregor, calling him an "alcoholic," "drug addict," and "rapist."