A Florida county school district official has provoked a backlash online after she celebrated Hulk Hogan’s death with a divisive anti-Trump social media post.
Alachua County Public Schools Chair Sarah Rockwell declared that it was “good” Hogan died because it means there is “one less MAGA in the world.”
“Oh, did Hulk die?” Rockwell’s since-deleted comment read.
“I didn’t even know. Good.
“One less MAGA in the world.”
In a follow-up comment, Rockwell added:
“[H]e worked with the McMahons to union-bust professional wrestling.
“[H]e’s never been a good guy.
“I feel absolutely nothing about his death.”
Her comments triggered an immediate backlash and quickly went viral on social media.
In response, Rockwell deleted the post and apologized for the remarks on her official school board Facebook account.
“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,” she wrote on Saturday.
“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.”
Rockwell added, “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.”
Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, died last week at age 71, as Slay News reported.
The wrestling star was found dead after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida.
He was a six-time WWE champion, won the Royal Rumble twice, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as an individual in 2005 and as a member of the NWO in 2020.
He was also a six-time world heavyweight champion in WCW, as well as the IWGP champion in New Japan Pro-Wrestling once.
At the Republican National Convention last year, Hogan endorsed President Donald Trump for another term.
He declared his endorsement by ripping off his shirt to expose a sleeveless “Trump Vance Make America Great Again” shirt.
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