Hogan and Trump initially met thanks to their shared love of wrestling but their friendship would later become a political alliance

President Donald Trump mourned the loss of his "great friend" Hulk Hogan, calling the professional wrestling icon "MAGA all the way" and reminiscing about his high-energy appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Trump described Hogan, who death was announced July 24, as "Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart."