Felix Upton on March 21, 2026
Mick Foley is going even harder at Donald Trump — and this time, he’s laying out exactly why he believes things are heading in a dangerous direction.
Speaking with Paul Rieckhoff, the WWE Hall of Famer went off on the current U.S. President again, this time tying his criticism to personal experience, military support, and what he sees as a deeper issue with leadership and empathy. Foley began by explaining his long-standing support for U.S. troops, noting that for him, it was never about empty gestures — it came with real commitment and personal cost.
“I went every month, and I think there were two or three times when USL Metro Washington paid for my hotel, like for a gala. But the cost — the gas, the tolls, the hotels — was usually mine, and I was really happy to do it. And so I was a guy who did my best to not just talk the talk in supporting the troops.”
From there, Foley shifted into criticism of what he sees as performative patriotism, calling out those who claim support without backing it up in meaningful ways. That frustration led into a broader reflection on how public opinion around war has shifted over time — and how dissent was treated in earlier years.
“I thought our troops deserved better than a magnet on my car that would eventually be taken off, right? I wonder at what point millions of Americans decided to take their magnets declaring their support for the troops off… ‘Yeah, I support the troops,’ but none of it is going to cost me money. If you were someone who had misgivings about the war, you were almost branded a traitor by some of the news outlets.”
Foley then turned his attention directly to Trump, criticizing what he described as a reckless approach to military power and decision-making. He didn’t stop there. Foley escalated his remarks by suggesting Trump treats military power too casually, comparing his behavior to someone fascinated with control rather than responsibility.
“The biggest decision any president has is to send our men and women in uniform to war. And we have a guy who’s just flippant about it. I don’t understand how his apparent total lack of empathy cannot dissuade and disgust more people. I’m not meaning to laugh, but I think he’s like a kid with a shiny new toy who realizes the military is at his disposal.”
Foley also questioned the influence of those around Trump, hinting at deeper concerns about decision-making within the administration. Foley broadened his criticism beyond policy, focusing on what he believes is a larger moral issue — how people respond to actions they would normally find unacceptable.
“I’m not kidding when I say there might be some elder abuse going on at the hands of Steven Miller.These are, by and large, really good, kind-hearted people who somehow turn a blind eye to cruelty that’s going on with our immigrants, the casualness with which we go to war.”
He also referenced Trump’s historical influences, suggesting they should raise concerns for the public. Foley then painted a troubling picture of where he believes things could be heading, pointing to increased military presence and rhetoric as warning signs.
“If people knew what an awful guy Roy Cohn was and that Trump was his protégé, it might have given them reason to pause. When you’ve got an armed military member on every street corner, that’s the sign of a third world country.”
Foley pointed to what he believes is a troubling sign of how power is being presented and normalized, using a historical comparison to drive the point home. He then took that idea further, suggesting this isn’t random — but part of a larger pattern that people may not fully recognize yet.
“When you’ve got an armed military member on every street corner, that’s the sign of a third world country. And he says he knows because he’s been there. The Philippines was the example — when Ferdinand Marcos took over, all of a sudden there was a military presence everywhere. I think there’s reason to believe he’s just getting the American public used to the idea of the military being on our streets. So when he declares something — you know something’s going on.”
Foley didn’t stop there. He shifted into what he sees as a bigger issue — how constant chaos and headlines can push serious concerns out of focus. From there, he made one of his strongest claims of the interview, suggesting that major stories and controversies may be deliberately overshadowed.
“The point I was going to make is that there’s so much craziness going on around the president that all of a sudden the inhumane treatment of migrants is not even in the top five things people are talking about. And I think there is a major reason to suspect that every time the Epstein files start heating up, he creates a diversion.”
Finally, the Hardcore Legend closed by returning to what he sees as the core issue — empathy — arguing that its absence is at the heart of everything he’s criticizing.
“As a person who, in my opinion, lacks the ability to have compassion for others — completely lacking in empathy — I think it’s a shame we’re at a state in our country where empathy is seen as a weakness, when it’s actually our strength.”
This latest outburst continues Foley’s ongoing criticism of Trump, which has already led to major personal decisions — including distancing himself from WWE and accepting backlash from parts of his audience. But based on what Foley just said, he isn’t changing course anytime soon.
Do you think Mick Foley is right to keep speaking out this strongly, or is this kind of commentary from wrestling figures crossing into territory that divides more than it helps? Drop your thoughts below and leave your feedback.
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