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Alachua County School Board Chair Apologizes for ‘One Less MAGA’ Comment as GOP Demands Resignation

Her apology follows viral backlash over deleted Facebook posts celebrating the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan who endorsed President Trump

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Overview

  • Sarah Rockwell posted “Good. One less MAGA in the world” on Facebook after Hulk Hogan’s death, later deleting the comment when it went viral.
  • Rockwell also accused Hogan of teaming with WWE executives Vince and Linda McMahon to union-bust professional wrestling and said she felt nothing about his passing.
  • On July 28, Rockwell apologized from her official school board account, calling her remarks cruel and flippant and expressing regret for eroding trust within the community.
  • The Alachua County Republican Party and Florida GOP State Committeewoman Raemi Eagle-Glenn have publicly called for Rockwell’s resignation over her comments.
  • Rockwell has stated she remains committed to advocating for students and public schools as she works to rebuild confidence among constituents.