Long before the world knew him as a legend, Hulk Hogan was already the president’s trusted friend, and that loss is being felt just as deeply as the global mourning now unfolding.
President Donald Trump has shared a heartfelt tribute following the death of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan on July 24, 2025, in his home in Clearwater, Florida. Trump called him a great friend and remembered their decades-long bond.
Trump wrote on Truth Social, “We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster.’ Hulk Hogan was strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,” adding, “To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!”
Donald Trump Jr. also paid tribute on X, posting a brief but poignant message.
R.I.P to a legend. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 HULK HOGAN pic.twitter.com/Hjt7ncnhvO
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 24, 2025
The two men shared a personal friendship that spanned more than 35 years. Their connection was rooted in the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling. It also extended into years of public camaraderie and private friendship.
Donald Trump, Hulk and his wife, Sky Hogan photograph with some other person, from a post dated October 23, 2024 | Source: Instagram/mrs.sky.hogan
Trump and the man who popularized the name Hulkamania first met at a wrestling event in the late 1980s, held in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The meeting marked the beginning of their decades-long friendship. The WWE icon also recalled winning the wrestling world title at a WrestleMania event at the Trump Plaza hotel and casino in Atlantic City, where Trump sat ringside.
The news of Hogan’s passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and celebrities, mourning the loss of a figure who helped shape modern wrestling culture.
While Trump’s tribute highlights their bond, a closer look at the legend’s life and career shows just how deeply he influenced the world of wrestling and entertainment.
