In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump recently disclosed that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reached out to inquire about his well-being following an incident at a Pennsylvania rally. The revelation came during Trump’s appearance on The Undertaker’s podcast, “Six Feet Under.”
The incident in question occurred on July 1, 2023, when a gunman, identified as Thomas Crooks, attempted to harm Trump during an open-air rally. The former President sustained a minor injury to his ear, while tragically, one person lost their life and several others were critically injured.
During the podcast, which initially focused on WWE’s success and wrestling’s impact on social media, Trump unexpectedly shared his feelings about The Rock’s support. “You know, he was great. I never thought he liked me. And I felt badly because I think he’s a terrific guy,” Trump stated.
He went on to explain that UFC President Dana White had informed him of The Rock’s attempt to reach out. “Dana said, when I was shot, took a shot to the ear… Rock called. Dana said, ‘I want to have his number, I want to have his number.'”
Trump expressed his appreciation for The Rock’s gesture, saying, “What he did is sort of incredible. He considered it bravery. I don’t know what to me. I considered it like, what’s going on here? But it was very nice, actually, the Rock.”
While The Rock has not publicly confirmed this outreach, he did comment on the incident in September, expressing concern over the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
This unexpected connection between the former President and the WWE superstar highlights the complex relationships between public figures from different spheres. It also underscores the potential influence of celebrities in responding to significant societal events.
