‘One less MAGA’: Florida school board member apologizes after celebrating Hulk Hogan’s death
Updated: 1:47 PM EDT Jul 28, 2025
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A Florida school board member has apologized after making comments about the late Hulk Hogan.
Alachua County School Board Chair Sarah Rockwell issued an apology Saturday on her Facebook page after making comments about the wrestler and entertainer on her personal Facebook account.
According to a screenshot of the comments that were captured by The Alachua Chronicle, an account associated with Rockwell stated, “Oh did Hulk die? I didn’t even know. Good. One less MAGA in the world.”
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Rockwell went on to say in another post that Hogan worked with the then owners of WWE, the McMahons, to “union bust professional wrestling. He’s never been a good guy. I feel absolutely nothing about his death.”
Rockwell released the following statement on Saturday:
“A few days ago, I made a cruel and flippant comment from my personal Facebook account on a friend’s post regarding the death of Hulk Hogan. I deeply regret making that comment and have since removed it. I want to make it very clear that I never have and never will wish harm on anyone regardless of whether we share political views. While I strongly disagree with some of the comments Hulk Hogan made, that is no excuse for my comment.
I also sincerely apologize for the way my comment has eroded confidence in my ability to represent all students, families, and staff in Alachua County. I want to assure all of you that the best interests of our children and our public schools are at the center of everything I do as a board member. I hope I have shown that by my record of advocacy for children, families, and staff members throughout Alachua County.
Again, I apologize for the hurt and distrust I have caused with my insensitive comment. I will continue to do the hard work of putting our children and schools first. I hope that I can earn back your trust.”
President Donald Trump was the creator of the “Make America Great Again” or “MAGA” slogan.
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 18: Hulk Hogan, former professional wrestler, speaks during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on Thursday, July 18, 2024. (Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images)
According to the Associated Press, Hogan and Trump were friends for years. Last year, Hogan delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention and endorsed Trump, the then GOP Presidential nominee.
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – MARCH 29: Businessman Donald Trump and World Champion Wrestler Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania Vl Convention Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey March 29 1987. (Photo by Jeffrey Asher/ Getty Images)
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Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died July 24 at the age of 71 at his Clearwater home. First responders were dispatched to his home for a medical call.
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