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School Board Chair Faces Backlash for Celebrating Hogan's Death

7/28/2025

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Sarah Rockwell, chair of the Alachua County School Board in Florida, sparked outrage with her Facebook post celebrating Hulk Hogan's death, declaring, "Good. One less MAGA in the world." In the wake of intense backlash, she issued an apology, expressing regret for damaging the trust placed in her as an elected official and clarifying that she never intended harm.

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Sarah Rockwell, chair of the Alachua County School Board in Florida, sparked outrage with her Facebook post celebrating Hulk Hogan's death, declaring, "Good. One less MAGA in the world." In the wake of intense backlash, she issued an apology, expressing regret for damaging the trust placed in her as an elected official and clarifying that she never intended harm.