Hulk Hogan’s controversial past: His racist remarks and support for Donald Trump

As the tributes poured in for WWE legend Hulk Hogan, who died on Thursday at the age of 71, it’s worth remembering the racist remarks he made in 2015.  

In leaked transcripts from a sex tape in 2015, it was revealed that he used the N-word in reference to his daughter’s choice of partner or partners.

Following the expose carried out by the National Enquirer and Radar Online, the WWE terminated his contract and removed him from its Hall of Fame.

Hogan would go on to apologise for his remarks, saying it was a low point in his life as he insisted he was not racist.

Hogan’s Reinstatement in WWE Hall of Fame and His Close Ties with Donald Trump

Three years later after the controversy died down, Hogan was reinstated in the WWE Hall of Fame.

Hogan has also had close ties with US President Donald Trump.

Perhaps the most famous quote of Hogan’s on Trump is: “Donald Trump is the toughest of them all… a real American hero,” and “I’m proud to support my hero as the next president.”

On Thursday, Trump paid tribute to Hogan on Truth Social: “We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster.’ Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart,” Trump posted.

“He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week. He entertained fans from all over the world, and the cultural impact he had was massive. To his wife, Sky, and family, we give our warmest best wishes and love. Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!”

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