Conor McGregor Slammed for 'Disgusting' 9/11 Post Promoting Energy Drink
PUBLISHED Sep 11, 2026, 12:53 PM ET
Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor faced widespread public backlash after publishing a social media post commemorating the September 11 attacks while promoting his energy drink brand. McGregor shared the message on X on the morning of September 10, one day before the twenty fifth anniversary. The post featured commercial promotion for Mac Energy alongside references to former Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill. Social media users strongly criticized the timing, the commercialization of a national tragedy, and a factual date error in the message. This incident follows previous charitable contributions McGregor made to organizations supporting families of fallen first responders. Critics expressed disappointment over the blending of solemn historical remembrance with corporate marketing. McGregor has not fought competitively since 2021 due to injuries and cancelled bouts, remaining a polarizing public figure through his commercial ventures and online statements.
By Ayesha A. | JQJO News
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Left: Outraged coverage emphasized commercial exploitation of tragedy and disrespect. Center: Factual reporting highlighted the public backlash and date discrepancy. Right: Conservative reporting condemned the inappropriate marketing and tone deafness.
Conor McGregor published a controversial promotional post on X on September 10, 2026. https://twitter.com/TheNotoriousMMA/status/1961234567890
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