Trump Tributes Hulk Hogan: 'A Great Friend' Lost
SHOCKING DEATH ROCKS THE NATION: LEGENDARY WRESTLER HULK HOGAN PASSES AWAY AT 71
In a devastating blow to the world of professional wrestling and beyond, legendary Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) has passed away at the age of 71. The news sent shockwaves throughout the nation, with even the White House taking notice.
TRUMP'S TRIBUTE TO HIS "GREAT FRIEND" HULK HOGAN
President Donald Trump was among the first to pay tribute to the wrestling icon, writing on social media: "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart." The President praised Hogan's incredible career, saying his "absolutely electric speech" at the 2024 Republican National Convention still resonates with him. Trump concluded his tribute by offering his "warmest best wishes and love" to Hogan's wife, Sky, and their family.
The kinship between Trump and Hogan was no secret, as they had a long-standing friendship that dated back to when Hogan was emerging as WWF's top star. During Trump's presidency, Hogan famously endorsed the President at the Republican National Convention in 2024, delighting his supporters by waving an American flag on stage.
HOGAN'S TRUMP ENDEAVOR: HOW A FAILED ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT CHANGED EVERYTHING
It was during a pivotal moment in 2020 when Hogan's support for Trump solidified. When the President faced a failed assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, Hogan revealed that it inspired him to endorse Trump in his reelection campaign. In a dramatic speech at the Republican National Convention, Hogan ripped off his t-shirt to reveal a Trump-branded tank top, shouting: "What happened last week, when they took a shot at my hero, and they tried to kill the next president of the United States? Enough was enough, and I said let Trumpamania run wild brother!"
Hogan and Trump had known each other for over 35 years, with Hogan recalling their first meeting during his wrestling career at one of Trump's hotels and casino venues. "You know the last time I was onstage Donald Trump was sitting ringside at Trump Plaza," Hogan reminisced.
HOGAN'S RALLIES FOR TRUMP: A TALE OF TWISTS AND TURNS
During the 2020 presidential election, Hogan attended several rallies for Trump, including a Madison Square Garden event in New York City just a week before the election. In a speech that still echoes in American history, Hogan told the crowd: "You something Trumpmaniacs, I don't see no stinkin' Nazis in here, I don't see no stinkin' domestic terrorists in here...the only thing I see in here are a bunch of hard workin' men and woman that are real Americans brother!"
Hogan also attended the President's inauguration and one of his inauguration balls in Washington, D.C. in January. At the Liberty Ball, Hogan celebrated with Trump on Fox News: "We have our country back! We're going to get everything back to where it should be."
VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HULK HOGAN
Not only was Trump affected by Hogan's passing, but also Vice President JD Vance. On social media, Vance wrote: "Hulk Hogan was a great American icon...One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid." He continued: "The last time I saw him we promised we’d get beers together next time we saw each other. The next time will have to be on the other side, my friend! Rest in peace."
A LEGACY THAT WILL LIVE ON
As news of Hogan's passing spreads like wildfire, tributes are pouring in from all corners of the nation. While his legacy as a wrestling icon and devoted Trump supporter may be unforgettable, his impact on American culture will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations to come.
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