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India Today
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- India Today
Trump mourns ‘great friend' Hulk Hogan, reflects on their bond
US President Donald Trump mourned the loss of his 'great friend' Hulk Hogan, following the WWE legend's death Thursday morning at age 71. In a social media post, Trump said, "Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart. He entertained fans from all over the World, and the cultural impact he had was massive.'Hogan, the iconic WWE Hall of Famer and one of professional wrestling's most recognizable figures, died at his home in Clearwater, Florida. The US President also praised Hogan's spirited appearance at the 2024 RNC and called the wrestling legend 'MAGA all the way.'advertisementAccording to TMZ Sports, emergency responders were dispatched to Hogan's residence early Thursday following a report of cardiac arrest. Despite efforts from medical professionals, the wrestling legend could not be revived. As tributes continue to pour in from around the globe, Hogan's influence remains undeniable — a larger-than-life figure who left an indelible mark on professional wrestling, pop culture, and American REACTIONThe wrestling world is in mourning following Hogan's passing. WWE issued a statement expressing deep sorrow:"WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognizable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans."Hogan, born Terry Bollea, rose to superstardom in the 1980s and became the face of WWE (then WWF), ushering in the era of WrestleMania and helping to bring professional wrestling into mainstream entertainment. His charisma, signature "Hulkamania" persona, and unmatched connection with fans cemented his legacy in sports entertainment RelationshipHogan's influence extended beyond the wrestling ring. About a year ago, he appeared at the 2024 Republican National Convention and delivered an impassioned speech in support of former President Donald Trump."At the end of the day, with our leader up there, my hero, that gladiator, we're going to bring America back together one real American at a time, brother," Hogan said as Trump looked on from the Hogan didn't formally endorse Trump until the convention, he cited the assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as a defining moment that solidified his Trump has long shared close ties with WWE, particularly with former CEO Vince McMahon, his relationship with Hogan was described as more casual but nonetheless significant.- EndsTune InMust Watch


India Today
26 minutes ago
- India Today
White House slams ‘South Park' episode featuring nude Trump in bed with Satan
South Park kicked off its 27th season with a wild parody of President Donald Trump — complete with deepfakes, Satan, and cartoon nudity. The White House hit back, calling the show "uninspired," "irrelevant," and desperate for attention."The Left's hypocrisy truly has no end," Trump White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers told Rolling Stone, referencing liberal praise for the premiere despite past criticism of the show's offensive content. "Just like the creators of South Park, the Left has no authentic or original content, which is why their popularity continues to hit record lows."advertisement"This show hasn't been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention," Rogers continued. "President Trump has delivered on more promises in just six months than any other president in our country's history – and no fourth-rate show can derail President Trump's hot streak," he premiere episode -- titled Cancel the Messiah -- depicted Trump suing citizens for speaking out against him. It culminated in a surreal moment where Jesus Christ descends to warn the town of South Park that they'll be "canceled" if they keep protesting the president, citing the recent 60 Minutes settlement as evidence of Trump's Park is a long-running animated comedy series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Known for its crude humour and sharp satire, it often portrays controversial political and cultural topics. But the part that has the internet on fire? A late-night bedroom scene in which an animated Trump -- voiced through deepfake-enhanced audio -- climbs into bed with Satan and begs for sex. "Come on, Satan, I've been working hard all day," Trump says, before the devil rebuffs him and mocks his anatomy. The bit ends with the president revealing a cartoonishly tiny penis, a gag repeated in a fake campaign-style PSA aired during the South Park targets President Trump over the Epstein files in their new episode, puts him in bed with episode comes as South Park has just reportedly agreed to a 5 year, 50 episode, $1.5 billion deal with Paramount.'The Epstein list? Are we still talking Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) July 24, 2025SOUTH PARK TAKES JAB AT EPSTEIN LISTIn the episode, South Park references the so-called "Epstein list" — a rumoured list of individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network. In one scene, Satan confronts Trump in bed: "Another random girl commented on my Instagram that you're on the Epstein list."Trump responds, "The Epstein list? Are we still talking about that?"Satan presses him, "Well, are you on the list or not? It's weird that whenever it comes up, you just tell everyone to relax.""I'm not telling everyone to relax," Trump the episode, South Park creators launched a website to host the deepfake PSA, in which a wandering, animated Trump strips naked in the desert to the narration: "Trump. His p***s is teeny-tiny, but his love for us is large."- EndsMust Watch


NDTV
43 minutes ago
- NDTV
US Justice Department To Meet Jeffrey Epstein's Ex-Girlfriend On Thursday
A top Department of Justice official was expected to meet on Thursday with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned accomplice of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as President Donald Trump struggles to quell fury over his handling of the notorious case. The former British socialite is serving a 20-year sentence after being convicted in 2021 of sex trafficking minors on behalf of Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial in his own pedophile trafficking case. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche -- Trump's former personal lawyer for his hush money trial and two federal criminal cases -- was to interview Maxwell at a federal courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida, multiple US media reported. "If Ghislane Maxwell has information about anyone who has committed crimes against victims, the FBI and the DOJ will hear what she has to say," Blanche said in a statement on Tuesday. "No one is above the law -- and no lead is off-limits." Maxwell, the daughter of the late British press baron Robert Maxwell, is the only former Epstein associate who was convicted in connection with his activities, which right-wing conspiracy theorists allege included trafficking young models for VIPs. But Joyce Vance, an ex-federal prosecutor who now teaches law at the University of Alabama, said any "'new' testimony (Maxwell) offers is inherently unreliable unless backed by evidence." "Trump could give Ghislaine Maxwell a pardon on his last day in office, in exchange for favorable testimony now," Vance said in a post on X. "She knows he's her only chance for release." The meeting with Maxwell marks another attempt by the Trump administration to defuse anger among the Republican president's own supporters over what they have long seen as a cover-up of sex crimes by Epstein, a wealthy financier with high-level connections. 'A Creep' A Wall Street Journal report on Wednesday hiked up that pressure as it claimed Trump's name was among hundreds found during a review of DOJ documents on Epstein, even if there was no indication of wrongdoing. Trump spokesman Steven Cheung called the report "fake news" and said Trump had long ago broken with Epstein and "kicked him out of his (Florida) club for being a creep." The same newspaper claimed last week that Trump had penned a sexually suggestive letter to Epstein, a former friend, for his birthday in 2003. Trump has sued for at least $10 billion over the story. Many of the president's core supporters want more transparency on the Epstein case, and Trump -- who has long fanned conspiracy theories -- had promised to deliver that on retaking the White House in January. But he has since dismissed the controversy as a "hoax," and the DOJ and FBI released a memo this month claiming the so-called Epstein files did not contain evidence that would justify further investigation. Epstein had committed suicide while in jail, did not blackmail any prominent figures, and did not keep a "client list," according to the FBI-DOJ memo. Diversion Seeking to redirect public attention, the White House has promoted unfounded claims in recent days that former president Barack Obama led a "years-long coup" against Trump around his victorious 2016 election. The extraordinary narrative claims that Obama had ordered intelligence assessments to be manipulated to accuse Russia of election interference to help Trump. Yet it runs counter to four separate criminal, counterintelligence and watchdog probes between 2019 and 2023 -- each of them concluding that Russia did interfere and did, in various ways, help Trump. Epstein was found hanging dead in his New York prison cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on charges that he sexually exploited hundreds of victims at his homes in New York and Florida. Among those with connections to Epstein was Britain's Prince Andrew, who settled a US civil case in February 2022 brought by Virginia Giuffre, who claimed he sexually assaulted her when she was 17. Giuffre, who accused Epstein of using her as a sex slave, committed suicide at her home in Australia in April.