Both speakers expressed their support for Donald Trump before his nomination acceptance speech.
Dana White praised Trump's unwavering spirit and deep knowledge of combat sports.
Hulk Hogan and Dana White surprised attendees at the RNC on July 18, 2024.
Hulk Hogan referred to Trump as his 'hero' and 'gladiator'
In an unexpected turn of events at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Thursday, July 18, 2024, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan and UFC president Dana White took center stage to show their support for former President Donald Trump before his nomination acceptance speech. The duo's appearances marked a departure from the traditional introductions by family members or spouses.
Hulk Hogan, a longtime friend of Trump, spoke passionately about the former president's resilience and strength. He tore off his shirt during his speech to reveal a Trump-Vance tank top underneath and referred to Trump as his 'hero' and 'gladiator.' The crowd erupted in cheers as Hulk Hogan praised Trump for standing strong amidst investigations, impeachments, and court cases. The iconic wrestler also shared his belief that Trump was the toughest person he had ever been in the ring with.
Dana White followed Hulk Hogan's speech by expressing his admiration for Trump's unwavering spirit. White, a vocal supporter of Trump, spoke about how the former president has always been there for him and his UFC promotion. He also highlighted Trump's deep knowledge of combat sports and their shared history of choreographed entrances at pay-per-view events.
Trump himself was in high spirits during the RNC, chanting 'Fight! Fight! Fight!' after surviving an assassination attempt at a campaign rally over the weekend. One attendee was killed, and two others were injured during the shooting.
The Republican National Convention concluded on Thursday with Trump's formal acceptance of the GOP nomination for president in 2024.
UFC president Dana White and wrestling legend Hulk Hogan will speak at the Republican National Convention on Thursday in support of former President Trump.
Dana White is a longtime friend and vocal supporter of Trump.
White spoke about Trump’s resilience after an assassination attempt on him over the weekend.
Trump was chanting ‘Fight, fight, fight’ after being shot at the rally in Pennsylvania.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when Dana White expresses his opinion about Trump being the toughest and most resilient human being he has ever met. This is a subjective statement and does not provide any logical reasoning or evidence to support the claim.
>I've been saying this forever about this guy,\nHe is one of the toughest, most resilient human beings I’ve ever met in my life. And let me tell you what, everybody wants to act like a tough guy… Well, when the s--- goes down, you find out who tough guys are and who tough guys are not. This guy is the legitimate, ultimate American bad a-- of all-time.
This image perfectly reflects EXACTLY the man I know Donald Trump to be,\nHe is the toughest, most resilient, AMERICAN BAD A-- on this planet. I hope the weak coward that shot him gets what he deserves, and I can’t WAIT to stand up on stage with him on Thursday and introduce him at the Republican National Convention and tell the WORLD exactly the character of the friend and man I KNOW!!
Kid Rock performed at the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2024.
Kid Rock rehearsed his performance at Fiserv Forum ahead of the final night of the Republican convention.
One attendee was killed and two others were injured in the shooting at Trump’s campaign rally.
Kid Rock arrived in Milwaukee to support Trump and teased his convention appearance on social media.
God bless Donald Trump and God bless America - Kid Rock.
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The author makes no explicit fallacious statements in the article. However, there are a few potential issues: 1) The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the shooting at Trump's campaign rally as an 'assassination attempt', which could be seen as exaggerating the situation and creating fear or emotion. 2) The author quotes Kid Rock saying 'Are you scared?' which could be seen as an appeal to fear. However, these issues do not significantly impact the overall quality of the article and do not warrant a significant reduction in score.
The attack killed one attendee and injured two others.
Following the campaign rally shooting, Kid Rock was one of several public figures who announced they were donating $50,000 to support the victims.
Dana White introduced Donald Trump at the RNC before his acceptance speech on Thursday night.
White's relationship with Trump dates back to at least 2001 when Trump offered to host White’s struggling mixed martial arts promotion at his properties in New Jersey.
Trump is known to be a genuine combat sports fan with deep knowledge of the history of the sport.
White and Trump have traditionally started pay-per-view events with choreographed entrances, joined by celebrities like Kid Rock.
White has been accused of underpaying fighters and blacklisting journalists for reporting news about the promotion.
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The article contains selective reporting as it only mentions Melania Trump's absence from the RNC and her emotional statement after the assassination attempt, but fails to mention that she is expected to attend. It also implies that Melania may not return to the White House if Trump wins, but does not provide any evidence or sources for this claim.
Despite not having speaking roles, Melania and Ivanka Trump are expected to attend the final night of the convention on Thursday.
It's unusual for a presidential nominee not be introduced by a spouse or family member.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when the author states 'White, an outspoken and controversial promoter who continued putting on events throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, says Trump is a genuine combat sports fan with a deep knowledge of the history of the sport.' This statement implies that because White, who is known for being controversial and outspoken, claims that Trump is a knowledgeable combat sports fan, it must be true. However, this does not provide any evidence or logical reasoning to support this claim.
White, an outspoken and controversial promoter who continued putting on events throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, says Trump is a genuine combat sports fan with a deep knowledge of the history of the sport.
