Hulk Hogan expressed regret for not openly supporting former President Donald Trump before an assassination attempt on his life. The WWE Hall of Famer shared his thoughts in a recent podcast interview.
Hulk Hogan, the legendary WWE Hall of Famer, has opened up about his decision to remain silent about his support for former President Donald Trump before an assassination attempt on his life. In a recent interview on WWE wrestler Logan Paul's podcast, Hogan admitted that he was afraid to show his political views publicly.
Hogan said that after the assassination attempt, he felt compelled to speak out. He recalled feeling like a "coward" for not supporting Trump more openly in the past. "I was one of these guys that wouldn't put a Trump sign on my yard, wouldn't wear the Trump shirt, the Trump hat, because I was afraid what might happen or whatever," Hogan said. "But after they took that shot and tried to kill him, that was it."
Hulk Hogan Reflects on Trump Assassination Attempt, Calls Himself a "Coward" for Past Silence
Despite being invited to speak at the Republican National Convention, Hogan said his support for Trump was largely silent. He explained that officials had timed his speech, making him feel anxious and causing him to lose his confidence. "I tried to do what they wanted me to do, but I couldn't do it. And I started losing my confidence, I started freaking," Hogan admitted.
Hogan emphasized that he knew Trump personally and had witnessed his character firsthand. "I've watched how he's treated people. He had that [air] about him when we first met him, and I was like, 'Am I going to get along with this guy?'" he said. "And just to watch him walk in in the beginning of the night when the preliminary match started and sit there all night long, and just how he talked to all the wrestlers in the back and how kind he was to people, and I saw how he handled the Make-A-Wish kids. I watched this guy: 'Man, this brother's for real.' And I got to know him. I love him to death."
Hulk Hogan Reflects on Trump Assassination Attempt, Calls Himself a "Coward" for Past Silence
Since his speech at the RNC, Hogan said he has noticed a shift in the atmosphere at WWE events. "Usually when I walk in the arena, the chants go 'HO-GAN, HO-GAN' as soon as I come in. But last night, we walk in, and it's like, 'USA! USA!' All of a sudden, the whole place was going 'F Joe Biden,'" Hogan said. "It's like, 'OK, this has changed a little bit.'"
Hogan joked that his friendship with Trump almost ended before it started due to a playful comment he made about Trump's hair. However, he said that his respect for Trump grew over time. "I know who he really is," Hogan said.
Hulk Hogan Reflects on Trump Assassination Attempt, Calls Himself a "Coward" for Past Silence
In conclusion, Hulk Hogan's experience with the assassination attempt on Trump has led him to reflect on his own courage and the importance of standing up for one's beliefs. He acknowledges that he was afraid to express his political views publicly in the past but has since decided to be more vocal in his support for Trump and his values.
