WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has issued a public message aimed at colleagues who have personal relationships with U.S. President Donald Trump.
With the 2026 midterm elections reaching their conclusion, Foley used social media to express hope that people in his former professional circle who have access to the president would be willing to use that access if they believed it was necessary for the country.
“Should things not go their way, I truly hope some of my @wwe colleagues who have a personal relationship with the president will put country over party and speak up for the sake of democracy.”
Foley’s statement did not identify any WWE names individually, nor did he specify a particular action he wanted anyone to take. Instead, the message was framed as an appeal to those with personal connections to Trump, particularly in the event that the election results did not unfold in the way Trump and his political allies wanted.
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Foley Makes a Direct Appeal During the Midterm Election Period
The timing of Foley’s post placed it squarely in the political conversation surrounding the 2026 midterms. His wording focused on the responsibility of people with direct access to powerful figures, rather than on WWE as a company or on a wrestling storyline.
The former WWE champion has long been one of wrestling’s most recognizable voices outside the ring. Across multiple personas—including Mankind, Cactus Jack and Dude Love—Foley built a career around an ability to connect with audiences in dramatically different ways. In this instance, however, he was speaking plainly as Mick Foley and directing attention toward a subject far removed from his in-ring legacy.
His reference to colleagues who have a “personal relationship with the president” is significant because it acknowledges the high-profile overlap that has existed between Trump and members of the WWE world. Foley did not claim to speak on behalf of WWE, and his message did not present a collective position from the company. It was his own public call for individuals with influence to prioritize what he described as the interests of democracy over party loyalty.
By using the phrase “put country over party,” Foley framed the issue in terms of civic duty. The statement was conditional—“should things not go their way”—but its central point was clear: Foley hopes WWE-connected figures close to Trump would be prepared to voice concerns publicly if they felt democratic principles were at stake.
WWE’s Existing Connections to the Administration
Foley’s message arrives against the backdrop of several visible connections between WWE-related figures and the current administration.
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque serves as Vice-Chair of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. That role is a formal government appointment and places Levesque within a presidential advisory body focused on sports, fitness and nutrition matters.
There have also been several WWE-related events at which talent have appeared alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Those appearances have contributed to the broader public discussion around the intersections of WWE, politics, public figures and government officials.
Foley did not mention Levesque, Kennedy or any specific WWE talent in his post. His statement should not be read as an allegation against any named individual, because none was named. Rather, it was a broad message to colleagues he believes have personal ties to Trump.
That distinction matters. Political comments from prominent wrestling figures can quickly prompt assumptions about particular people or corporate positions. Foley’s words were personal and general in their target, even as they referenced relationships that have been publicly visible within the wider WWE orbit.
A Personal Statement, Not a WWE Position
WWE has not been presented as making any statement in connection with Foley’s message. Foley is no longer an active full-time WWE performer, though he remains one of the most influential names in company history and one of the industry’s most recognizable Hall of Famers.
His standing in wrestling gives his comments additional attention, but the post remains an individual expression of his views. It does not announce a WWE initiative, a talent campaign or a company response to the election.
Foley’s post also did not make a prediction about a specific electoral outcome. He addressed a potential scenario after the results became clear, asking those with personal access to Trump to “speak up” if they believed doing so was needed. The message was therefore less about a particular race and more about the conduct Foley hopes to see from people who can communicate with the president directly.
Public political discussion has always existed around professional wrestling, especially when well-known performers or executives have relationships with elected officials. That discussion can become especially intense when a major election is underway or when wrestling personalities appear in governmental settings. Foley’s post is the latest example of a prominent name from the business using his platform to enter that conversation directly.
Foley’s Legacy Extends Beyond the Ring
Foley’s importance to WWE is rooted in a career that made him one of the defining performers of his generation. His willingness to take physical risks, combined with his unusual range as a character performer and storyteller, helped establish him as a singular figure during the Attitude Era and beyond.
For many fans, his name remains closely associated with landmark WWE moments and championship runs, as well as the humanity he brought to characters that could otherwise have been viewed simply as extreme or eccentric. The various identities he portrayed were distinct, but Foley’s ability to make audiences emotionally invest in them connected all of his work.
That history does not make his political opinions representative of all wrestlers, all WWE employees or all fans. It does, however, ensure that when he speaks publicly, his comments carry weight across a wrestling audience that has followed him for decades.
Foley’s latest message was concise, but it addressed a serious subject in unmistakably direct terms. Rather than discussing wrestling, he called on former colleagues with a unique kind of access to consider the responsibilities that can come with proximity to political power.
What Foley Said—and What He Did Not Say
The key points of Foley’s message are limited but clear:
- He addressed WWE colleagues who have personal relationships with President Trump.
- He made the appeal as the 2026 midterm elections reached their conclusion.
- He expressed hope they would “put country over party.”
- He urged them to “speak up for the sake of democracy” if election developments did not go their way.
Just as important are the details Foley did not provide. He did not identify colleagues by name. He did not describe any private conversations. He did not say that anyone had committed wrongdoing. And he did not outline any specific request beyond his hope that people with a personal relationship with the president would speak publicly if they believed the situation called for it.
That leaves the post as a pointed but carefully bounded expression of concern from one of WWE’s most prominent veteran voices. It is not a report of an internal WWE dispute, nor is it confirmation that any WWE figure has been asked to intervene with the president.
The Conversation Continues
Foley’s statement is likely to generate discussion because it combines two subjects that reliably produce strong reactions: WWE’s connection to major public figures and the outcome of a consequential U.S. election cycle. The post’s direct mention of colleagues with Trump relationships makes clear that Foley sees those connections as more than a matter of celebrity association.
For Foley, access appears to carry an expectation of accountability. His message asks those who have it to use their voices in defense of what he calls democracy, should circumstances require it.
At present, Foley has offered no further public detail beyond the statement itself. WWE figures referenced only in general terms by Foley have not been identified by him, and no company-wide response is attached to his post. What remains is a brief but forceful appeal from a Hall of Famer whose voice continues to reach far beyond the wrestling ring.
Darryl Polo
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