Mockery as 'misty-eyed' Trump smiles more for Hulk Hogan’s speech than his own V.P. pick
Hulk Hogan's impassioned rant Thursday roused Republicans at their Milwaukee convention, but perhaps none more so than former President Donald Trump, who some said resembled a love-smitten middle-schooler as he gazed upon the fawning fake wrestler.
More than a few social media talking heads have remarked that Trump appeared low-energy at best — and sleepy, at worst — as MAGA supporters made their case for the former president. Some opined that J.D. Vance, the vice presidential pick, appeared to bore Trump to "tears."
But Hogan ignited a fire in a smiling Trump, who couldn't help but bask in Hogan's warm glow — so much so, he even blew Hogan a kiss following the speech.
The internet didn't miss with its takes, including former Virginia Rep. Denver Riggleman, who shared a clip of Terry Crews coming on stage as a wrestler in the film "Idiocracy" and wrote: "Yes. We are here. Truly."
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"Hulk Hogan is literally just Donald Trump in an alternate universe," joked @zhollings.
"Trump smiles more during Hulk Hogan's speech than his V.P. candidate J.D. Vance's," chimed in @jamaderna.
"Hulk Hogan’s speech provokes perhaps the most genuine smile from Trump this decade," wrote @stl_bob.
"Trump getting misty-eyed at hulk hogan’s rnc speech," wrote @hauntedmilkman.
"Trump smiling more during Hulk Hogan’s speech than his kids," said "@kyleighhh_.
"I want to find someone who looks at me the way Trump looks at Hulk Hogan," wrote @hyperpriorai.
"Hulk Hogan is clearly Trump’s favorite speaker," quipped Lee Atwater's Ghost.