Mick Foley political criticisms of Donald Trump

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley has issued several public criticisms regarding President Donald Trump and the state of United States governance. In late October 2026, Foley released a video message encouraging voters to participate in midterm elections to combat corruption. He characterized Trump as the most corrupt president in history and alleged that the former president operates without sufficient congressional oversight. Foley specifically claimed that the dissolution of USAID, facilitated by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency, resulted in approximately 600,000 deaths.

By early November 2026, Foley expanded his message to include an appeal to former WWE colleagues. He urged those with personal ties to the administration to prioritize democracy over political loyalty. Foley noted that his decision to leave WWE in December 2025 was driven by the company’s relationship with Trump. He cited Trump’s comments following the death of filmmaker Rob Reiner as a turning point that made silence feel like complicity. Foley also highlighted the various connections between the administration and WWE leadership, noting that Linda McMahon serves as Secretary of Education and Triple H holds a position on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.