The president released a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social, following the death of the iconic wrestler.

Brooke Shields remembered Hogan by sharing a photo of the duo arm wrestling as Kathy Griffin stood behind them. “Rest easy, Hulk. This moment and his entire guest episode on ‘Suddenly Susan’ was a true highlight,” she wrote via Instagram. “Sending love to all of his loved ones today.”

Following Hulk Hogan's death at age 71, political figures including Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Mike Johnson paid tribute to the wrestling icon, calling him a patriotic legend and close friend. Trump remembered Hogan as “MAGA all the way”.

Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan. Terry Gene Bollea — known to millions as Hulk Hogan — was more than an icon in the ring. He was a man with a big heart and a genuine desire to help others. He was a proud supporter of my school… pic.twitter.com/DnohYBtpmD

Donald Trump honors Hulk Hogan with a heartfelt tribute after the wrestling icon’s death, reflecting on their decades-long bond.