The claim that Donald Trump picked Hulk Hogan to be secretary of labor was spread through an Instagram post by a known comedian, which was meant to be satire. Despite the post garnering over 25,000 likes, it was not based on any factual information. Trump had not made any announcement regarding Hogan’s appointment, and Hogan himself did not reference such an appointment on social media.
This claim came after Trump announced several picks for different positions in his administration, but Hogan’s name was not among them. The comedian who made the post, Jason Selvig, is part of a politically comedic duo known as “The Good Liars.”
Ultimately, Trump nominated Republican Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead the Labor Department on November 22. Despite Hogan endorsing Trump and expressing interest in serving in his administration, he was not chosen as labor secretary.
This claim is one of many false assertions about Trump’s appointments that have been debunked, including claims about Tucker Carlson, Lauren Boebert, and Kash Patel. It is important to fact-check and verify information before spreading it further.
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