At Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan amped up the crowd with nostalgia-laced banter and pointed humor, including a jab at Vice President Kamala Harris. Opening for Trump, Hogan—whose real name is Terry Bollea—began by reviving his wrestling persona, proclaiming, “This is the house that Hulk-a-mania built!” as he celebrated the crowd of “Trump-a-maniacs.” Hogan cast the rally attendees as champions of Trump’s vision, dubbing them “real Americans.”
Hogan Takes a Swing at Kamala Harris
Hogan took aim at Harris, accusing her of “flipping and flopping” in her political roles. “But we all know Trump is the only man that can fix this country today,” he said, before claiming Trump’s “peace through strength” would resolve Middle Eastern issues.
In a controversial move, Hogan mimicked the viral “Hawk Tuah” video sound effect while addressing Harris, spitting into the microphone and saying, “When I hear Kamala speak… it sounds like a script from Hollywood with a really, really [spitting sound] bad actress!” The comment, combined with Hogan’s antics, elicited cheers and laughter from the crowd. Hogan has been a vocal Trump supporter since speaking at the Republican National Convention in July.
Hogan Rallies ‘Real Americans’
During his speech, Hogan dismissed accusations against Trump’s supporters, declaring, “I don’t see no stinking Nazis in here. I don’t see no stinking domestic terrorists. The only thing I see are hard-working men and women who are real Americans, brother.” His passionate rhetoric energized the audience, though his attempt to rip his shirt—a classic Hogan move—fell flat, sparking sarcastic responses online.
Mixed Reception
While Hogan’s speech stirred Trump’s base, his theatrics and taunts drew criticism on social media, with some netizens poking fun at his struggle to tear his shirt and others calling out his remarks about Harris. The rally’s theatrics underscored the raucous style and divisive tone Trump rallies have become known for, with Hogan’s performance adding a unique twist to the campaign event.
