President Donald Trump has, on this Thursday, expressed his condolences for the passing of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who died at his home in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71. Trump described the wrestler as ‘MAGA all the way’.
Trump made his comments on the platform Truth Social, stating, ‘We lost a great friend today, the Hulkster.’ Trump characterized Hogan as ‘strong, tough, smart’, but also as someone with a ‘big heart’.
Hogan had given a fervent speech at the Republican National Convention last summer, an event Trump described as ‘one of the highlights of the entire week.’
Hogan, in his convention address, had rallied the crowd with chants of ‘USA! USA! USA!’ and conveyed his belief that Trump, then the GOP nominee, ‘always finds a way to win.’
Hogan’s global fan base and cultural impact were significant. ‘He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive,’ Trump said. To Hogan’s wife, Sky, and family, Trump extended his ‘warmest best wishes and love’.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan’s death has been mourned by President Trump, who praised Hogan’s strength, toughness, intelligence, and heart.