Hulk Hogan has recently been in the spotlight for his vocal support of Donald Trump, culminating in a controversial and racist appearance at the Republican National Convention (RNC). Hogan, known for his flamboyant wrestling persona, took the stage and tore off his shirt to reveal Trump/Vance gear, a moment that quickly became the subject of online ridicule. The decision to feature Hogan at the RNC puzzled many, especially when compared to the Democratic National Convention (DNC), which boasted prominent speakers like Barack and Michelle Obama, AOC, Bernie Sanders, and Joe Biden.
During his RNC speech, Hogan stirred further controversy by asking the crowd if they wanted him to body slam Vice President Kamala Harris. He then made a remark questioning Harris’s ethnicity, asking if she was Indian, followed by a stereotypical “how” gesture. This reference to her background, which Harris has always been transparent about, drew parallels to the “birther” conspiracy that plagued Barack Obama’s presidency.
A video obtained by TMZ Sports shows Hogan engaging the crowd in a chant reminiscent of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s famous “What?” routine while promoting his new Real American Beer. The interaction started with light-hearted questions about cocktails, crazy girls, beers, and muscles. However, things took a political turn when Hogan suggested body slamming Kamala Harris and performing his signature Leg Drop on her. He further questioned whether Harris was a chameleon or Indian, complete with a stereotypical gesture related to Indigenous Americans.
These comments have sparked significant backlash, but Hogan has not yet addressed the incident publicly. His endorsement of Trump at the RNC included a bold prediction that “Trumpites” would be running wild if Trump secured another term in office.