Overview

• Green drew backlash after her CBS News tribute described Hulk Hogan as an “absolute icon” despite his polarizing political views.
• Fans accused her of minimizing Hogan’s past racist scandal, leading to sustained online harassment and explicit threats.
• She reaffirmed her anti-racism stance in a follow-up post, writing “I do not condone it—period.”
• The controversy has sparked discussions about how public figures should address complex legacies and the toll of online toxicity.
• Green has not set a return date, emphasizing the need to step away as she copes with the impact on her wellbeing.