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Sean Strickland, a devoted backer of President Donald Trump during his campaign for reelection and a former UFC middleweight champion, voiced his concerns regarding the U.S. military’s attacks on three Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend.
Strickland questioned on social media how these military actions in Iran benefit the everyday American citizen.
Sean Strickland during his fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey, on June 1, 2024. (Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports)
“What happened to America first? Cost of living, soaring wages, inflation,” Strickland posted on X. “How does using hundreds of millions to bomb desert communities help the average American? Is it about regime change?
“I didn’t vote to use my taxes to defend Israel. I voted so that my taxes support Americans.”
Strickland also encouraged Trump to refrain from “interfering in Israel’s conflict.” However, U.S. military aircraft conducted strikes on three significant nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday, which Trump claimed were a notable success in curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Sean Strickland (red gloves) celebrates his victory over Paulo Costa (blue gloves) at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey, on June 1, 2024. (Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports)
WNBA CHAMP SEEMINGLY CALLS FOR TRUMP’S IMPEACHMENT AFTER US STRIKES IRANIAN NUCLEAR FACILITIES
On Monday, Iran retaliated by launching missiles at the U.S. al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Qatar’s foreign ministry labeled the incident as “brazen aggression,” but noted that they successfully intercepted the Iranian missiles.
Trump referred to Iran’s reaction as “very weak.”
Iran has officially responded to our obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a weak reply, which we anticipated, and have effectively countered,” he wrote on Truth Social. “A total of 14 missiles were launched — 13 were intercepted, and 1 was “let go,” because it posed no threat. I’m happy to report that NO Americans were harmed, and there was minimal damage.
Sean Strickland (red gloves) competes against Paulo Costa (blue gloves) during UFC 302 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 1, 2024. (Joe Camporeale/USA TODAY Sports)
“Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and hopefully, there will be no more HATE. I appreciate Iran for giving us advance notice, which allowed us to avoid loss of life or injuries. Perhaps Iran can now aim for Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
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