Hulk Hogan has given his endorsement to Donald Trump in what was one of the most bizarre speeches in American political history.
One of the guest speakers at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Hogan took the stage and gave a passionate speech to show his support for Trump, complete with his signature shirt rip to reveal a Trump T-shirt underneath. The speech also contained multiple references to Hogan’s wrestling career including his rivalry with Andre The Giant and winning the World Championship at WrestleMania 5, which took place at Trump Plaza.
At one point comparing Trump and JD Vance to his previous partnership with “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Hogan made reference to the assassination attempt on Trump that occurred on July 13th. Stating that Trump was his “hero” on multiple occasions, Hogan declared that Trumpamania would run wild:
“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! I said “Let Trumpamania run wild, brother! Let Trumpamania rule again! Let Trumpamania make America great again!”
Continuing the speech, Hogan referenced the controversies of Trump such as the investigations, impeachments and court cases but believed that Trump was still “kicking their butts.” Hogan also claimed that America has “never had it better” than in the Trump years and that in the present day, America has crime, borders and the cost of living all out of control. Ending the address, Hogan declared the supporters of Trump to be “Trumpamaniacs” and uttered his “What you gonna do?” catchphrase.
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Trump seemed entertained by Hogan’s comments and at one point was seen blowing a kiss to the former WWE star. Trump later accepted the nomination as the Republican Party candidate and described Hogan as “one strong son-of-a-gun.”
Hogan was part of a combat sports-themed line-up of speakers that also included UFC president and former WWE CEO Linda McMahon.
Much like Trump, Hogan has also hit the headlines for controversial reasons in the past. In 2015, Hogan was suspended by WWE and removed from the Hall of Fame after racist comments made by Hogan on tape were made public.
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