Latest news with #Trump-a-mania
Newsweek
25-07-2025
- 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."
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A look back at Hulk Hogan's iconic shirt-ripping video, which happened at RNC in Milwaukee
Hulk Hogan, the wrestling legend from the 1980s and 90s, has died at 71. TMZ first reported the news. Tributes are already pouring in on social media, including an iconic clip of Hogan tearing off his shirt at the Republican National Convention — which took place in Milwaukee last July. Hogan spoke for nearly 10 minutes on the final night of the convention, shortly before President Donald Trump took the stage and accepted the nomination. Most memorably, about a third of the way through his remarks, Hogan shrugged off his suit coat, ripped his "Real American" shirt in half and revealed an orange Trump-Vance cut-off shirt. "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 said during the moment. "And I said let Trump-a-mania run wild brother, let Trump-a-mania rule again. Let Trump make America great again." The convention began just days after an assassination attempt on Trump, which shifted the tone of the multi-day event in downtown Milwaukee. Hogan spoke for several more minutes after the shirt-ripping spectacle, focusing on the image of Trump's strength that Republicans aimed to project on the convention stage. "Over my career, I've been in the ring with some of the biggest, some of the baddest dudes on the planet," Hogan said. "I know tough guys. But let me tell you something, brother: Donald Trump is the toughest of them all." Trump apparently approved of Hogan's speech, raising his fist in the air and blowing Hogan a kiss. Hogan was born Terry Gene Bollea in Augusta, Georgia. He retired from wrestling in 2012 after a 35-year career and six WWE championships. He was a registered Republican and expressed political ambitions. In 2018, former Trump advisor Roger Stone urged him to run for U.S. Senate in Florida. Trump has a long history with Hogan and the WWE. Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and president Dana White also had a speaking gig at the RNC. More: Why are Linda McMahon, Hulk Hogan and Kane at RNC? WWE has taken over the Republican National Convention. Hogan returned to Wisconsin this year to promote his beer brand, including most recently in March with stops in Appleton, Beaver Dam, Watertown, Oconomowoc, Kenosha, Lake Geneva and Silver Lake. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Remember when Hulk Hogan ripped off his shirt at RNC in Milwaukee?
Fox News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Trump remembers 'great friend' Hulk Hogan as 'MAGA all the way' after wrestling icon's tragic death
President Donald Trump has joined the masses mourning the loss of WWE legend Hulk Hogan. Trump, who had a strong relationship with Hogan for years, which included the wrestling great speaking at the Republican National Convention last year, wrote a tribute on Truth Social for the "Hulkster." "We lost a great friend today, the "Hulkster." Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart," Trump wrote. "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 wrestling icon, whose real name is Terry Bollea, died after suffering a possible "cardiac arrest" at his home in Clearwater, Florida, TMZ Sports reported on Thursday. Emergency personnel rushed to Hogan's home where he was seen being carried out by ambulance. "Clearwater Fire Department and Clearwater Police Department personnel responded to a medical call at 9:51 a.m. today in the 1000 block of Eldorado Avenue on Clearwater Beach," a statement from Clearwater Police Department read. "The nature of the call was for a cardiac arrest. A 71-year-old resident, Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue crews before being taken by Sunstar to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased." The WWE also issued a statement on Hogan's death. "WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away," the company wrote. "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." Hogan allegedly had a health crisis weeks before his death, though his wife, Sky, denied the reports. She said her husband was "strong" and recovering from surgeries. In July 2024, Hogan endorsed Trump for president at the RNC, where he said "Let Trump-a-mania make America great again" – an ode to his Hulk-A-Mania moniker. Hogan expressed how upset he was to hear about the attempted assassination on Trump, saying they "took a shot at my hero." Then, in Hogan fashion, he ripped his shirt to reveal a Trump-Vance 2024 shirt. "Enough was enough and I said, let Trump-a-mania run wild, brother. Let Trump-a-mania rule again. Let Trump-a-mania make America great again," he screamed while flexing his pythons. Hogan's support of Trump goes well beyond 2024, as he told TMZ in 2015 that he would want to be Trump's running mate before his first term as president, where Mike Pence ran with him as vice president. The current vice president, JD Vance, also shared his condolences to Hogan's family and the wrestling world on Thursday. "Hulk Hogan was a great American icon. One of the first people I ever truly admired as a kid," Vance wrote on X. "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."
