WWE legend Mick Foley has publicly endorsed Jesse Ventura's recent criticism of Donald Trump, sharing his support via Instagram in a post titled "I STAND WITH JESSE."
In his statement, Foley expressed "wholehearted" agreement with Ventura's remarks about Trump and his administration. "We can't keep letting Trump and his gutless yes men lie to us over and over," Foley wrote, urging fans to exercise their freedom of speech and speak out against what he perceives as political dishonesty.
Proud to see the great Jesse Ventura speaking out in Minnesota," Foley wrote. "I agree wholeheartedly with “The Body” here, and I don’t know if anyone could have said it better. We can’t keep letting Trump and his gutless yes men lie to us over and over. America needs to be better than this — we have to move on from this era of domestic and international cruelty. I would encourage everyone to be like the former Governor here, and use your freedom of speech to stand against injustice.
Ventura, a WWE Hall of Famer and former Minnesota governor, recently delivered pointed criticism of Trump in a widely circulated video, characterizing him as a threat to democratic norms and encouraging the public to reject his influence.
This marks a continuation of Foley's willingness to engage in political discourse, having previously criticized Trump's immigration policies and distanced himself from WWE over the company's political associations. Both Foley and Ventura share a history of transitioning from professional wrestling careers into political activism, lending additional credibility to their commentary within the wrestling community.
The public stance highlights the increasing trend of prominent wrestling figures using social media platforms to voice political opinions, potentially creating divisions among fanbase segments while reflecting broader cultural debates about celebrity activism and political engagement.
