Trump expresses condolence for 'The Hulkster', as an outpouring of MAGA tributes emerges following the RNC appearance of Hulk Hogan, the renowned tear-of-shirt performer
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler and cultural phenomenon, passed away at the age of 71 in Florida on Thursday. His larger-than-life persona and impact on the wrestling world were felt far beyond the ring, including at the Republican National Convention.
In 2020, Hulk Hogan endorsed Donald Trump during the convention, delivering an electric speech while wearing a Trump-Vance campaign T-shirt. He sat in the Trump family box alongside his wife, Sky, during the event.
The relationship between Hulk Hogan and Donald Trump dates back to the 1980s, and it was evident that their bond remained strong. Trump paid tribute to Hulk Hogan on Truth Social after his death, expressing his condolences.
Blake Marnell, a mainstay at Trump rallies, also mourned Hulk Hogan's passing on social media. Marnell recalled seeing Hulk Hogan at Trump's 2024 pre-election rally held at Madison Square Garden as the last time he saw the wrestler.
Several top figures in the Trump-era Republican Party, including Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, House Speaker Mike Johnson, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Donald Trump Jr., also expressed their condolences and mourned Hulk Hogan's death on social media.
However, Hulk Hogan's political support at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee remains unclear. There is no public information about anyone paying tribute to Hulk Hogan or supporting Donald Trump's presidential candidacy in that context.
Hulk Hogan's career in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) made him the preeminent star of the 1980s. He faced various wrestlers, including Andre The Giant, Randy Savage, The Rock, and Vince McMahon. Hulk Hogan served as a major draw to the company's first WrestleMania event in 1985.
Despite his controversial comments about Vice President Kamala Harris in the past, Hulk Hogan's legacy in the wrestling world and his connection to the Republican Party will undoubtedly be remembered. His passing marks the end of an era for both the wrestling community and American politics.
