# Post ts_114909476369684993

- Post ID: `ts_114909476369684993`
- Platform: Truth Social
- Posted: 2025-07-24T17:51:01.205Z (UTC)
- Deleted: no
- Repost: no
- Canonical URL: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114909476369684993
- Analysis page: https://trump.fm/post/ts_114909476369684993/analysis
- Audio narration: https://static.trump.fm/audio/ts_114909476369684993.mp3 (a synthesized voice reading the post text, not a recording)

## Post text

> 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. 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!

## Engagement

- Likes: 52,035
- Reposts: 10,181
- Replies: 3,658
- Views: unknown
- Metrics collected: 2026-02-01T01:19:51.301Z (UTC)

# Analysis

_Machine-generated by trump.fm on 2026-03-22T03:01:34.000Z (UTC): a model's reading of this post, not his words. Its psychological terms describe the language, not a clinical assessment of him._

## Analysis: Eulogy for Hulk Hogan

### Overview
A tribute post mourning the death of Hulk Hogan. The post is polished, structured, and follows a standard eulogy format: praise of character, highlight of shared moment (RNC speech), acknowledgment of cultural legacy, condolences to family.

### Authorship
Almost certainly aide-written (likely Scavino). The post at ~1:51 PM ET (Trump likely in DC or traveling) during business hours features complete sentences, correct grammar, no typos, professional formatting, and a formulaic tribute structure. The emotional tone is measured rather than impulsive. The one authentic-feeling element is the emphasis on the RNC speech connection to Trump himself.

### Psychological Notes
Even in a tribute to another person, the post centers a Trump-connected moment (the RNC speech) as Hogan's defining highlight — characteristic narcissistic supply integration. The deceased is valued partly through their loyalty and service to Trump ("MAGA all the way"). This is consistent with transactional relationship framing observed across Trump's eulogies.

### Rhetorical Techniques
Standard eulogy rhetoric with superlatives ("absolutely electric," "massive"). The post uses the nickname "Hulkster" for parasocial warmth and lists qualities (strong, tough, smart) in Trumpian cadence even if aide-drafted.

### Clinical Significance
Low. This is a routine tribute post with minimal psychological signal beyond the characteristic self-referential framing of others' accomplishments.

## Fact Verification

| Claim | Verdict | Evidence |
|-------|---------|----------|
| "Hulk Hogan gave a speech at the Republican National Convention" | **True** | Hogan spoke at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, famously ripping his shirt on stage |
| "Hulk Hogan's wife is named Sky" | **True** | Hogan married Sky Daily in 2023 |

Overall Veracity: 100%

## Authorship Analysis

**Aide-Written** (score: 15%)

### Indicators

- Business hours posting (~1:51 PM ET)
- Perfect grammar and punctuation
- Formulaic tribute structure
- Professional, measured tone
- No typos or stream-of-consciousness

## Psychological Profile

### State

**Grandiose State**

**Trigger:** Maintenance (Death of political ally Hulk Hogan)

Sentiment: +0.70

### Clinical

**Malignant Narcissism:**
- Narcissistic: 30%
- Antisocial: 0%
- Paranoid: 0%
- Sadism: 0%

**Defense Mechanisms:**
- idealization (immature)

**Cognitive Complexity:**
- Complexity: 50%

**Parasocial Techniques:**
- Use of nickname 'Hulkster' for familiarity
- Inclusive 'we' language in condolences

## Fact Checks (2)

_The model's verdicts from 2026-03-22._

> Hulk Hogan gave a speech at the Republican National Convention

**TRUE**

Hogan spoke at the 2024 RNC in Milwaukee, famously ripping his shirt on stage

> Hulk Hogan's wife is named Sky

**TRUE**

Hogan married Sky Daily in 2023

Overall Veracity: 100%

## Tags

- eulogy (100%)
- in-group_loyalty (70%)
- aide-written (85%)

## That day

_From trump.fm's machine-generated digest of the day, not his words._

**A Placid Day of Victory Laps: Zero Rage Across 16 Posts of Unbroken Grandiosity**

A remarkably calm day dominated by announcements of policy wins, trade deals, and political endorsements with no flashes of anger or grievance. The most notable posts were a $200 million settlement against Columbia University framed as a personal diplomatic triumph, a carefully worded reassurance that he wouldn't punish Elon Musk's companies, and a tribute to Hulk Hogan following the wrestler's death. The day closed with a rapid-fire burst of Senate endorsements and a beef trade deal with Australia, capping a steady stream of self-congratulation from morning to night.

Full digest for 2025-07-24: https://trump.fm/date/2025-07-24/analysis

## Citation

- APA: Trump, D. J. (2025, July 24). We lost a great friend today, the “Hulkster.”... [Social media post]. Truth Social. trump.fm. https://trump.fm/post/ts_114909476369684993
- MLA: Trump, Donald J. "We lost a great friend today, the “Hulkster.” Hulk..." Truth Social, 24 Jul. 2025. trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/ts_114909476369684993. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.
- Chicago: Donald J. Trump, "We lost a great friend today, the “Hulkster.” Hulk...," Truth Social, July 24, 2025, archived at trump.fm, https://trump.fm/post/ts_114909476369684993.

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