WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has issued an impassioned political message ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, encouraging viewers to vote against what he described as corruption and a failure by members of Congress to provide meaningful oversight.
Foley, who said he is registered as an Independent, made clear that his appeal was not limited to people who ordinarily share his political views. Instead, the longtime wrestling star asked voters to consider making a different choice than they otherwise might in an effort to check the power of President Donald Trump and the people around him.
“I’m asking you to consider voting in a way you otherwise might not, to stop the corruption,” Foley said. “This man, Donald Trump, seems to think he can do whatever he does without the oversight of Congress, and up until now, he’s been largely correct.”
Foley’s comments were pointed toward congressional leaders and elected officials whom he believes have not done enough to challenge Trump. He accused those officials of lacking the courage needed to confront the President, using particularly blunt language to make his case.
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“These men and women lack the fortitude, the courage, the backbone, and let’s call it what it is, they lack the balls to stand up to the most corrupt President in the history of the United States,” Foley said.
Foley Focuses On Consequences For People
The former WWE Champion framed much of his message around the human cost he associates with political decisions. Foley argued that people are too often reduced to statistics rather than treated as individuals whose lives can be directly affected by choices made in Washington.
A major focus of his remarks was the closure of USAID. Foley called USAID the most effective aid organization in history and stated that 600,000 people have died who otherwise would have remained alive. He placed blame not only on Trump, but also on Elon Musk for his role in the closure, while criticizing Congress for failing to intervene.
Those remarks formed part of Foley’s broader argument that elected officials have allowed consequential actions to move forward without enough scrutiny or resistance. His message was not presented as a wrestling storyline or a promotional appearance. It was a direct appeal for political participation and for voters to weigh what he sees as the real-world impact of the current administration’s actions.
Foley also referenced the Epstein Files during his remarks. He said that many members of Congress wanted to withhold the files at Trump’s direction, again using the issue as an example of lawmakers refusing to stand up to the President.
In addition, Foley discussed rising gas prices in connection with war. He contended that Congress, rather than the President, has the authority to declare war, and said Congress had not done so. He criticized lawmakers for not applying pressure to the President because, in his view, they are afraid of him.
“Only Congress has the right to declare war, and they did not, but they refuse to speak up and put pressure on the President because they are afraid of him,” Foley said.
An Appeal Beyond Party Lines
Foley’s statement that he is an Independent was central to the way he presented the message. He did not describe his call to vote as a simple request for viewers to follow a party label. Instead, he appealed to what he called reasonable people who care about other human beings, urging them to put those concerns first when voting.
That approach fits a public persona Foley has maintained for years: outspoken, deeply personal and frequently willing to address subjects outside professional wrestling. While he is best known for his work as Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love, Foley has often used his public platform to discuss charitable causes, social issues and political matters.
His latest comments arrived in a period when the relationship between wrestling personalities and politics has continued to draw attention. Foley’s standing as one of WWE’s most celebrated performers gives his remarks a different level of visibility than a typical political social-media post. He is a WWE Hall of Famer whose body of work includes multiple world championship reigns, landmark hardcore matches and a career built on presenting himself as someone willing to absorb extraordinary punishment for the audience.
Foley directly invoked that history while closing his message. He reflected on his extensive injury record and the long-term damage associated with the physical sacrifices he made during his career. Foley said there is a high likelihood that dementia connected to head injuries will eventually end his life, describing those injuries as something that will affect him for the rest of his life.
He used that personal history to contrast the sacrifices he feels he has made with the wealth and position of Eric Trump, whom Foley said has “done nothing.” The comparison was delivered as part of an emotional argument about value, privilege and who bears the consequences of decisions made by powerful people.
Foley’s WWE Split Remains Relevant
The video also follows Foley’s decision earlier this year to cut ties with WWE because of the company’s connections to the Trump administration. That move underscored how strongly Foley feels about the subject and made clear that his political views were not separate from his relationship with the wrestling industry that made him famous.
Foley’s legacy in WWE is substantial. He became a defining figure of the Attitude Era despite not fitting the traditional mold of a major wrestling star. As Mankind, he was involved in some of the most memorable moments in company history, including his first WWE Championship win on the January 4, 1999 episode of Raw. As Cactus Jack, he built his reputation through violent and physically demanding matches. As Dude Love, he showed the comedic range that helped make him one of the most versatile performers of his generation.
That career came at a steep cost, and Foley’s willingness to address the possible neurological consequences of it gave the conclusion of his voting message added weight. Rather than looking back on his wrestling injuries simply as badges of honor, he tied them to his argument that human lives and human suffering should not be treated casually by people in power.
Foley did not present his concerns as abstract political disagreements. His video repeatedly returned to the idea that policy decisions, congressional inaction and the conduct of powerful public figures have consequences for ordinary people. Whether discussing USAID, the Epstein Files, war powers or his own health, Foley’s central point was that voters should demand accountability.
A Forceful Message Before Election Day
Professional wrestlers have long used direct, larger-than-life language to connect with audiences, but Foley’s address was notably serious and personal. There was no character work, no storyline ambiguity and no attempt to soften his criticism. He named Trump, Musk and Congress directly while pleading with viewers to make their decisions with humanity in mind.
His message is likely to generate strong reactions, particularly given the political divisions surrounding the issues he raised. Foley has nonetheless made his position unmistakable: he believes the country needs stronger congressional oversight, greater accountability for those in power and voters willing to act when they believe elected officials have failed to do their jobs.
With Tuesday’s midterms approaching, Foley’s appeal was ultimately a call for participation. The WWE Hall of Famer urged viewers not to look away from the consequences he believes are unfolding, and not to assume that political outcomes are beyond their influence. For Foley, voting is not merely a matter of party preference. It is a response to what he views as an urgent moral responsibility.
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