OAN Staff Abril Elfi
2:40 PM – Friday, August 1, 2025
Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis ordered the Florida and U.S. flags in the Sunshine State to be flown at half-staff on August 1st — in honor of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who passed away at 71 last Thursday.
DeSantis (R-Fla.) also officially named August 1, 2025 “Hulk Hogan Day,” labeling the late wrestler as a “true Floridian.
“His larger-than-life personality will be missed, as the ‘Hulkster’ was an icon for many who grew up in the 80s and 90s as well as today,” DeSantis wrote in a statement. “He was a true Floridian through and through.”
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Emergency services responded to a cardiac arrest call at Hogan’s residence in Clearwater, Florida on July 24th. He was transported to the hospital via stretcher, where he later passed away.
President Donald Trump also paid tribute to the former WWE wrestling icon in a Truth Social post.
“We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster.’ Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way — Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He gave an absolutely electric speech at the Republican National Convention, that was one of the highlights of the entire week,” Trump wrote in a Thursday Truth Social post.
“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!” Trump continued.
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