Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland wants to run for political office and for some, that's a terrifying thought.
Strickland announced the idea on Twitter, just a few days shy of losing his UFC title to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 297.
"After I'm done fighting in a few years and I'm sitting on a big pile of money I probably will run for some public office position... ill never win but I'd rather do something I care about instead of starting a CBD company lmao," he tweeted.
After I'm done fighting in a few years and I'm sitting on a big pile of money I probably will run for some public office position... ill never win but I'd rather do something I care about instead of starting a CBD company lmao
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) January 23, 2024
"Could you picture me sitting across from AOC as she's telling everyone why children should be able to castrate themselves?! Come on you guys... You know one day you will need that in your life," he tweeted in a follow up.
Strickland has been known for his controversial comments and opinions including his recent run-in with a journalist where he spouted some rather homophobic ideals. He also said women should not have jobs and should not be allowed to vote, among many other things.
After MMA.... I have a lot more wars in me... Until then I'll just be speaking for you guys in the cage. https://t.co/IWXeMTt5GE
— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) January 23, 2024
Most of the comments on Strickland's tweet were supportive, as you'd imagine from people following him. But there were several comments opposed to the idea.
"If this dude won any public office in the US, that would be a Testament to how far down this country is falling," someone tweeted.
MMA Twitter has mixed views on Sean Strickland's political ambitions
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— Sylwek Wosko (@NewYorkerPL) January 23, 2024
What position should he run for if he ever decides to start a political career? pic.twitter.com/uGu1AB0x3L
Dricus beat dude into retirement planning this is crazy https://t.co/CWUtMPvZXV
— The MMA Lawyer, Esq. (@TheMMALawyer) January 23, 2024
Bro LMAO https://t.co/VvLsGVywra pic.twitter.com/lZxZumrSFM
— Dom (@KnowerOfBans) January 23, 2024
Imagine this braindead f00l occupying public office
— Bitter Obi (@MariahFan) January 23, 2024
Usa is finished https://t.co/2J1LEBydQ9
We need less politicians & more real people in government 👏🏼 https://t.co/NYsAPaOsnU
— Amber (@Babbling_Bambs) January 23, 2024
If this dude won any public office in the US, that would be a Testament to how far down this country is falling https://t.co/VDaake8W04
— Micah Udeh🇳🇬🇺🇸 (@MicahUdeh98) January 23, 2024
Sean Strickland For Press Secretary pic.twitter.com/lMBZoFJwms
— Kyle J. Beauregard (@kylejbeauregard) January 23, 2024
Thankfully Strickland only seems interested in a political career once his MMA one is over, so we probably have a few years to get him on a different path.