Alachua County School Board Chair Rockwell faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan
U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Gainesville, reposted on X a post from Libs of TikTok on July 27 that quoted Rockwell's reaction to Hogan's death that read: "Oh did Hulk die? I didn't even know. Good. One less MAGA in the world."
Additionally, Rockwell wrote in follow-up comments that Hogan worked with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and her husband, Vince, WWE's co-founder, to union bust professional wrestling.
"He's never been a good guy," Rockwell wrote. "I feel absolutely nothing about his death."
In response, Cammack wrote on X that as the district's federal representative, she looks forward to meeting with Rockwell and the school board to discuss the district's funding.
Tim Marden, the mayor of Newberry and the chair of the local Republican Party, told The Sun in a text on July 28 that Rockwell should resign and that her comments about Hogan add to a long list of troubling issues coming from the school board.
"It's all just too much at this point, we can't trust her to do the right thing, it's that simple," Marden said.
Calls to Rockwell and the school district seeking comment have not yet been returned.
Rockwell later apologized in a separate Facebook post and wrote that she deeply regrets her comments.
"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," Rockwell wrote. "While I strongly disagree with some of the comments Hulk Hogan made, that is no excuse for my comment.
"... I will continue to do the hard work of putting our children and schools first. I hope I can earn back your trust."
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Alachua County official under fire for comments about late Hulk Hogan
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