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New York Post
3 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
Florida county school board chair deletes comments celebrating Hulk Hogan's death as ‘one less MAGA'
Advertisement Florida county school board chair Sarah Rockwell apologized for Facebook comments celebrating legendary wrestler Hulk Hogan's death on Thursday as 'one less MAGA' in the world. 'Oh did Hulk die? I didn't even know. Good. One less MAGA in the world,' Rockwell's since-deleted comment read. In a follow-up comment, Rockwell added, '[H]e worked with the McMahons to union bust professional wrestling. [H]e's never been a good guy. I feel absolutely nothing about his death.' After her comments went viral on social media, Rockwell deleted and apologized for them on her official school board Facebook account. Advertisement 'A few days ago, I made a cruel and flippant comment from my personal Facebook account on a friend's post regarding the death of Hulk Hogan,' she wrote on Saturday. 'I deeply regret making that comment and have since removed it. I want to make it very clear that I never have and never will wish harm on anyone regardless of whether we share political views. While I strongly disagree with some of the comments Hulk Hogan made, that is no excuse for my comment.' 3 Hulk Hogan rips his shirt as he speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Getty Images Rockwell added, 'I also sincerely apologize for the way my comment has eroded confidence in my ability to represent all students, families, and staff in Alachua County. I want to assure all of you that the best interests of our children and our public schools are at the center of everything I do as a board member. I hope I have shown that by my record of advocacy for children, families, and staff members throughout Alachua County. Again, I apologize for the hurt and distrust I have caused with my insensitive comment. I will continue to do the hard work of putting our children and schools first. I hope that I can earn back your trust.' Advertisement Fox News Digital reached out to Rockwell and Alachua County Public Schools for comment. 3 Donald Trump and Hogan at Wrestlemania Vl Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 29, 1987. Getty Images 3 Hogan poses as he speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024. Getty Images Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, died at age 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. Advertisement He was a six-time WWE champion, won the Royal Rumble twice and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as an individual in 2005 and as a member of the NWO in 2020. He was also a six-time world heavyweight champion in WCW as well as the IWGP champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling once. At the Republican National Convention last year, Hogan endorsed President Donald Trump for another term by ripping off his shirt to expose a sleeveless 'Trump Vance Make America Great Again' shirt.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Everything Hulk Hogan Said About Donald Trump
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hulk Hogan, the iconic WWE Hall of Famer who died on Thursday at the age of 71, had been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump prior to his death. The professional wrestler suffered cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida. The Clearwater Police Department said emergency crews responded to a 911 call at Hogan's residence, and he was taken to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Born Terry Gene Bollea, Hogan made his televised wrestling debut in 1979 and skyrocketed to fame after signing with the World Wrestling Federation, now known as World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Hogan's manager, Linda Bose, confirmed his death in a statement to Newsweek. "Unfortunately we must confirm that Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan passed away this morning," she said. "We are heartbroken. He was such a great human being and friend." Hulk Hogan rips his shirt as he speaks on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hulk Hogan rips his shirt as he speaks on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, is survived by his wife, Sky Daily, whom he married in 2023. He also leaves behind his two children, Brooke Hogan and Nick Hogan, from his 26-year marriage to ex-wife Linda Hogan, which ended in 2009. Hogan and Trump had known each other for decades—Trump hosted several WrestleManias in the 1980s—but it wasn't until last year that the Hogan Knows Best star shared his support for the businessman. Newsweek reached out to Trump's representative for comment on Friday via email outside regular working hours. Hulk Hogan Endorses Trump In July 2024, Hogan endorsed Trump for president at the Republican National Convention (RNC), just days after the assassination attempt against the politician. "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," Hogan told the crowd at the event, before ripping off his shirt, his signature move. "I said, 'Let Trump-a-mania run wild, brother. Let Trump-a-mania rule again. Let Trump-a-mania make America great again.'" "As an entertainer, I try to stay out of politics," Hogan continued. "But after everything that's happened to our country over the past four years, and everything that happened last weekend, I can no longer stay silent." "I'm proud to support my hero as the next president of this United States," he added, noting that he'd known Trump "for over 35 years." "He's always been the biggest patriot, and he still is. He's always told you exactly what he thought, and he still does, brother," Hogan said. "No matter the odds, he always finds a way to win. And when he's back in our White House, America is going to start winning again." The Rocky III actor concluded his speech: "Over my career, I've been in the ring with some of the biggest, some of the baddest dudes on the planet. I know tough guys, but let me tell you something, brother, Donald Trump is the toughest of them all. They've thrown everything at Donald Trump, all the investigations, the impeachments, the court cases, and he's still standing and kicking their butts." (L) Hulk Hogan attends A New Era in Florida Gaming Event on December 8, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (R) President Donald Trump dances during a campaign rally on October 13, 2024 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. (L) Hulk Hogan attends A New Era in Florida Gaming Event on December 8, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (R) President Donald Trump dances during a campaign rally on October 13, 2024 in Prescott Valley, Arizona.;Hogan Calls Himself a 'Coward' Over Silent Trump Support During an appearance on Logan Paul's Impaulsive podcast in September, Hogan called himself a "coward" over his silent support of Trump before the RNC. "I was one of these guys that was a coward. I was one of these guys that wouldn't put a Trump sign on my yard, wouldn't wear the Trump shirt, the Trump hat, because I was afraid what might happen or whatever," Hogan said on the show, per Fox News. "But after they took that shot and tried to kill him, that was it." He later reflected on their friendship. "I've watched how he's treated people. He had that [air] about him when we first met him, and I was like, 'Am I going to get along with this guy?'" he said. "And just to watch him walk in the beginning of the night when the preliminary match started and sit there all night long, and just how he talked to all the wrestlers in the back and how kind he was to people, and I saw how he handled the Make-A-Wish kids. I watched this guy: 'Man, this brother's for real.' And I got to know him. I love him to death." Hogan Speaks at Trump Rally Before Election Day One week before Election Day, Hogan made a surprise appearance at Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden. "You know something, Trump-a-maniacs? I don't see no stinking Nazis in here. I don't see no stinking domestic terrorists in here," he said. "The only thing that I see in here are a bunch of hard-working men and women that are real Americans, brother. You know what I hear in my president and our president Donald Trump, he sounds for real, brother. He sounds like he has a heart of gold that's all for the USA." Trump and the White House React to Hogan's Death Trump posted to Truth Social on Thursday: "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.' Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way—Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" The White House's official X account shared on Thursday: "Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!" Hogan's Political History Hogan had supported former Democratic President Barack Obama in the 2008 election. In 2011, however, he expressed regret in his decision. "I was a big Obama supporter and kinda, like, believed everything he said he was gonna do," Hogan said on Fox & Friends, per Politico. "But now that nothing's happened." In the 2012 presidential election, Hogan said he would likely vote for the Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, over Obama. "That's where I'm at right now," he told HuffPost Live at the time. "Something needs to change in this country. There's no reason why this country shouldn't be up and running and everybody healthy and happy and prosperous. We need a change. I'm just waiting for someone to take the lead and run."
IOL News
6 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
Hulk Hogan's controversial past: His racist remarks and support for Donald Trump
Professional entertainer and wrestler Hulk Hogan speaks on stage on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 18, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. Picture:/AFP As the tributes poured in for WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who died on Thursday, it's worth remembering the racist remarks he made in 2015. He was 71. In leaked transcripts from a sex tape in 2015, it was revealed that he used the N-word in reference to his daughter's choice of partner or partners. Following the expose carried out by the National Enquirer and Radar Online, the WWE terminated his contract and removed him from its Hall of Fame. Hogan would go on to apologise for his remarks, saying it was a low point in his life as he insisted he was not racist.
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Wrestling legends, celebs pay tribute to Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan, professional entertainer and wrestler, rips his shirt while speaking on Day 4 of the RNC, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 18, 2024. PHOTO:REUTERS Wrestling stars and celebrities around the world are paying tribute to Hulk Hogan, the WWE Hall of Famer and pop culture icon, who has died aged 71, World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed on Thursday. Hogan, born Terry Bollea, was one of the most influential figures in the history of professional wrestling, helping elevate the sport to global prominence during the 1980s and 1990s. Read: WWE legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71 News of his death has prompted an outpouring of grief and remembrance across social media platforms. Hogan's death comes after weeks of speculation about his health. Last month, unconfirmed reports suggested he had been placed on life support or was in a coma. Read more: No cause for concern: Hulk Hogan's deathbed rumours dismissed His wife, Sky Daily, dismissed the rumours, stating he was recovering from neck surgery and that his heart remained strong. He passed away weeks later, surrounded by family, though the cause of death has not yet been officially released. WWE shared its sadness over the death of Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan in a statement posted on its official X account, describing him as one of the most iconic figures in pop culture. The company credited Hogan with helping propel WWE to international fame during the 1980s and extended heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fans. WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans. — WWE (@WWE) July 24, 2025 Ric Flair, a longtime friend and fellow wrestling legend, wrote: 'I am absolutely shocked to hear about the passing of my close friend @HulkHogan… An incredible athlete, talent, friend, and father!' I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend @HulkHogan! Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business. An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When… — Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) July 24, 2025 Further tributes are listed below: Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid. 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. — JD Vance (@JDVance) July 24, 2025 R.I.P to a legend. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 HULK HOGAN — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 24, 2025 Through the good times and the bad, I always loved my brother Terry! I am devastated by the loss of my friend, I only wish we had time to mend our broken friendship before his passing. Until I see you Brother, in the big squared circle in the sky! I love you #hulkhogan #RIP — Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) July 24, 2025 WWE would not be where it is today without the larger-than-life characters that compete in the ring … and few, if any, loomed larger than Terry 'Hulk Hogan' Bollea. He was the archetype of what it meant to be a 'Superstar' - a global sensation that inspired millions to work… — Triple H (@TripleH) July 24, 2025 I am saddened to learn of the passing of pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan. Hogan's name was synonymous with professional wrestling, transcending the industry to become an American pop culture fixture. My condolences go out to his fans, friends and family. Rest in peace. — Carlos… — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) July 24, 2025
UPI
6 days ago
- Politics
- UPI
Advocates call for commuting execution of Tennessee man with dementia
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee speaks at the 2024 Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 2024. Mental health advocates called on Lee Thursday to commute the death sentence of an intellectually disabled man. File photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo July 24 (UPI) -- Family members, mental health service providers and advocates for people with disabilities Thursday called on Tenn. Gov. Bill Lee to stop the scheduled Aug. 5 execution of Byron Black, a man diagnosed with dementia and brain damage. Advocates called on Lee to instead commute Black's death sentence to life in prison which they say is in accordance with the United States and Tennessee constitutions. "A man should not be executed because his lawyers were too diligent in bringing his case to the courts expeditiously in 2004 when the Tennessee ID standards were inaccurate," said Donna Destefano, a 30-year advocate for Tennessee residents with disabilities. "There is no doubt that Mr. Black meets the medical standard for ID, and that his execution would not only be unconstitutional but inconsistent with our Tennessee values that protect people with intellectual disability." Advocates wrote a letter contending that if Black were sentenced today, the death penalty would not be applicable under current law. Medical experts and Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk. Black was sentenced to death for killing Angela Clay and her 9 and 6 year-old daughters. During the 1989 trial, one of Black's lawyers argued that his client was "delusional about what was going on," local media reported. Ross Alderman, Black's defense attorney at the time of the trial, had argued that his client was mentally incompetent even prior to the murders, did not understand the implications of witness testimony and asked if it was his time to testify after the jury had already left the courtroom. The jury sentenced Black to death despite questions about his mental incompetency, but his advocates and a team of attorneys have worked to support Alderman's initial impressions of Black's mental capacity.
