by Kevin Zelman
Thu, July 24th 2025 at 4:12 PM
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 18: Professional entertainer and wrestler Hulk Hogan poses 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. 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. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Donald Trump is paying tribute to Hulk Hogan, who died at the age of 71.
“We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster.’ Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way – Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,” he writes on Truth Social.
Trump reminisced about Hogan’s support for him on the 2024 presidential campaign trail saying his, “absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention” 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!,” he finished his caption.
Hulk Hogan was in cardiac arrest when Clearwater Fire and Police departments responded to the scene.
There have been a slew of stars sharing their love, memories, and condolences over Hulk’s passing. JD Vance, Ric Flair and Donald Trump Jr. all shared loving tributes to the wrestling legend.
RIP Hulk.
