Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and UFC president Dana White, two outstanding figures within the sports activities world, will take the stage in help of former President Trump on the ultimate night time of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday, Fox News has discovered.
Reports final week stated White, a longtime buddy and vocal supporter of the previous president, is ready to talk simply earlier than Trump is anticipated to formally settle for the GOP presidential nomination.
Donald Trump talks with UFC president Dana White throughout UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena on July 8, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
Support from White on Thursday follows his robust response to the assassination try on the previous president that occurred over the weekend at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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“I’ve been saying this perpetually about this man,” White stated Monday throughout an look on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
“He is likely one of the hardest, most resilient human beings I’ve ever met in my life. And let me let you know what, all people desires to behave like a tricky man.… Well, when the s— goes down, you discover out who powerful guys are and who powerful guys usually are not. This man is the reputable, final American dangerous a– of all-time.”
White went on to clarify that he was on a flight when the incident occurred, however he referred to as Trump as quickly as he landed.
“The man takes a shot at him. He goes down. He stands up. And then he begins chanting to the group, ‘Fight, combat, combat.’ I actually was blown away. I referred to as him as quickly as I landed… and he was already dwelling from the hospital, and we talked for like half-hour. I’m telling you, I’ve by no means recognized a human being like this in my life. He’s actually one of many hardest, most dangerous a– guys of all-time.”
President Trump speaks with Dana White as he arrives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Feb. 20, 2020, forward of a “Keep America Great” rally. (Jim Watson/AFP by way of Getty Images)
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In a submit on social media instantly following the tried assassination, White supplied a preview of what his speech will entail.
“This picture completely displays EXACTLY the person I do know Donald Trump to be,” White stated, referencing the picture of Trump elevating his arm as he was crowded round by Secret Service.
“He is the hardest, most resilient, AMERICAN BAD A– on this planet. I hope the weak coward that shot him will get what he deserves, and I can’t WAIT to face up on stage with him on Thursday and introduce him on the Republican National Convention and inform the WORLD precisely the character of the buddy and man I KNOW!!”
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Hulk Hogan can be anticipated to talk Thursday night time.
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan greets the group in the course of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Crown Jewel pay-per-view on the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on Nov. 2, 2018. (Fayez Nureldine/AFP by way of Getty Images)
In a submit on social media following the assassination try, Hogan condemned the assault, calling it “deeply disturbing.”
“No President, previous or current, ought to face such a horrific act,” he wrote in a submit on Instagram. “Our ideas and prayers are with President Trump, regulation enforcement and the Secret Service who bravely shield and uphold our shared values.”
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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