Conor McGregor has reacted to the news that former president Donald Trump was shot at overnight.

The shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania is being investigated as an assassination attempt on Donald Trump’s life, law enforcement officials have told the Associated Press.

A person believed to be a shooter at today’s rally is dead, as well as an audience member in attendance, with one other person believed to be in a critical condition.

Gunshots reportedly fired at Donald Trump rally – as former president rushed off stage pic.twitter.com/TahBJQvym8

— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 13, 2024

On X formerly Twitter the Irishman paid tribute to Trump as he wrote: ‘A 78 year old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the med touring golf courses. But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God speed Donald! God bless the United States 🙏’

A 78 year old multiple billionaire he should be on a yacht on the med touring golf courses. But he is not. He is in Pennsylvania spitting out bullets! Running for the love of his country! God speed Donald! God bless the United States 🙏❤️

— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) July 13, 2024

McGregor’s was due to return to the Octagon last month to face Michael Chandler but he pulled out due to a broken toe.

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We stand united on this one… @TheNotoriousMMA https://t.co/jo1wcHBRaX

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 14, 2024

In a post on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump extended his thanks to the Secret Service and law enforcement for their “rapid response”.

He wrote: “Most importantly, I want to extend my condolences to the family of the person at the rally who was killed, and also to the family of another person that was badly injured.”

Mr Trump continued: “It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country.

“Nothing is known at this time about the shooter, who is now dead.

“I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear. I knew immediately that something was wrong in that I heard a whizzing sound, shots, and immediately felt the bullet ripping through the skin.

“Much bleeding took place, so I realised then what was happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”

Gunshots reportedly fired at Donald Trump rally – as former president rushed off stage pic.twitter.com/TahBJQvym8

— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 13, 2024