President Trump is remembering his “MAGA all the way” pal Hulk Hogan following the demise of the world-famous skilled wrestler, saying the “cultural impact he had was massive.”
Hogan, who was born Terry Bollea, died Thursday at 71.
“We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster,'” Trump mentioned in a Thursday submit on Reality Social shortly after information of Hogan’s demise was confirmed.
“Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,” the president mentioned.
The WWE big took to the stage final yr on the Republican Nationwide Conference in Milwaukee, delivering an animated speech in help of Trump’s White Home bid.
Trump mentioned Hogan’s remarks on the conference have been “one of the highlights of the entire week,” calling his surprising look “electric.”
“He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive,” Trump mentioned of Hogan, who rose to fame within the Nineteen Eighties and have become considered one of Trump’s most distinguished movie star allies.
“Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!”
The president was considered one of a number of GOP political figures to reward Hogan following the wrestling star’s demise. Vice President Vance known as Hogan one of many first individuals he “ever truly admired as a kid,” whereas Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) described him as a “giant in stature and in life.”
