With wrestling legend Hulk Hogan UFC President Dana White, Two big names from the sports world are scheduled to take the stage on the final night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday to support former President Trump, according to information obtained by Fox News.
White, a longtime friend and vocal supporter of the former president, was reported last week. Trump is expected Formally accepts the Republican nomination for president.
Donald Trump talks with UFC president Dana White during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena on July 8, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
White’s endorsement on Thursday came following his strong response to the attempted assassination of the former president at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, over the weekend.
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“I’ve been saying this guy for ages,” White said Monday during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
“He’s one of the toughest, most tenacious guys I’ve ever met. And I’ll tell you, everybody wants to act like a tough guy. … Well, when something actually happens, you find out who the tough guys are and who the hell aren’t. This guy is honestly the greatest American badass of all time.”
White explained that he was on a plane when the incident occurred. He called Trump. As soon as we landed.
“The guy shot him. He went down. Then he got up. And he started yelling at the crowd, ‘Fight, fight, fight’. I was totally shocked. As soon as I landed, I called him… He’d already come home from the hospital and we talked for about 30 minutes. I’ve honestly never known a man like that in my life. He’s literally one of the toughest, baddest guys of all time.”
President Trump speaks with Dana White as he arrives in Colorado Springs, Colorado ahead of the “Make America Great” rally on February 20, 2020. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)
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Shortly after the assassination attempt, White posted on social media a preview of the speech he would give.
“This image is just a perfect reflection of the Donald Trump I know,” White said, referring to an image of Trump with his arms raised while surrounded by Secret Service agents.
“He is the toughest, most tenacious American badass on the planet. I hope the wimp who shot him gets what he deserves. I can’t wait to join him on stage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday to introduce him and tell the world exactly what kind of friend and man I know he is!!”
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Hulk Hogan He is also scheduled to speak on Thursday evening.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan addresses the crowd during the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view at King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on November 2, 2018. (Faiez Noureldin/AFP via Getty Images)
After the assassination attempt, Mr Hogan condemned the attack as “deeply disturbing”.
“No president, past or present, should ever face such horrific acts,” he said in an Instagram post. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to President Trump, law enforcement and the Secret Service as they courageously defend and uphold our shared values.”
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydas contributed to this report.
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