The US President-elect Donald Trump 's famous dance moves, showcased during his campaign events, have now become a celebratory gesture amongst athletes across various sports, from American football to soccer and mixed martial arts.
At UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Trump received an enthusiastic reception as he made his entrance, accompanied by his entourage including UFC CEO Dana White, Elon Musk and RFK Jr The crowd responded with vigorous applause.
Following his knockout victory over Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones celebrated by performing Trump's signature hip-swaying and fist-pumping dance before approaching the president-elect to present his UFC Heavyweight Championship belt.
The dance has gained significant traction amongst football players at both professional and university levels, creating social media sensations.
In the NFL, San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa initiated the trend, dancing with teammates Leonard Floyd, Sam Okuayinonu and Fred Warner after a successful play against Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 10.
The celebration video on X attracted nearly 3 million views and received acknowledgement from Trump himself on Truth Social.
When questioned about the dance, Bosa told the San Francisco Chronicle, "All the guys wanted me to do it. I wasn't even going to do it, but the boys reminded me. And it was fun." Regarding his inspiration, he responded cryptically, "I think you know the answer to that question."
The trend has rapidly spread throughout the NFL, with Las Vegas Raiders' Brock Bowers and Detroit Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez and Za'Darius Smith adopting the celebration.
The dance has particularly resonated with university football players, appearing at matches from Drake University to Northern Illinois University to East Carolina, with new instances frequently emerging online.
The phenomenon has crossed the Atlantic, with British football enthusiasts joining in. A recent X post showed Barnsley players performing the dance collectively after scoring against Cambridge United.
In a Concacaf Nations League match against Jamaica, Christian Pulisic, the prominent US men's football player, scored a brilliant goal and celebrated by performing Trump's distinctive dance movement.
The American striker demonstrated his skill by cleverly lifting the ball over Jamaica's goalkeeper to secure the opening goal. His precise finish gave the US team an early advantage.
At UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden, Trump received an enthusiastic reception as he made his entrance, accompanied by his entourage including UFC CEO Dana White, Elon Musk and RFK Jr The crowd responded with vigorous applause.
Following his knockout victory over Stipe Miocic, Jon Jones celebrated by performing Trump's signature hip-swaying and fist-pumping dance before approaching the president-elect to present his UFC Heavyweight Championship belt.
Jon Jones just won his UFC fight and did the Trump dance. pic.twitter.com/0yXSF20pUU
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) November 17, 2024
The dance has gained significant traction amongst football players at both professional and university levels, creating social media sensations.
In the NFL, San Francisco 49ers' Nick Bosa initiated the trend, dancing with teammates Leonard Floyd, Sam Okuayinonu and Fred Warner after a successful play against Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 10.
The celebration video on X attracted nearly 3 million views and received acknowledgement from Trump himself on Truth Social.
Yesterday: fined $11,255 for wearing a MAGA hat
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) November 10, 2024
Today: celebrates with the iconic Trump dance after a sack
In a world of Colin Kaepernicks, be a Nick Bosa pic.twitter.com/eUBoZ6cXzI
When questioned about the dance, Bosa told the San Francisco Chronicle, "All the guys wanted me to do it. I wasn't even going to do it, but the boys reminded me. And it was fun." Regarding his inspiration, he responded cryptically, "I think you know the answer to that question."
The trend has rapidly spread throughout the NFL, with Las Vegas Raiders' Brock Bowers and Detroit Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez and Za'Darius Smith adopting the celebration.
The dance has particularly resonated with university football players, appearing at matches from Drake University to Northern Illinois University to East Carolina, with new instances frequently emerging online.
The phenomenon has crossed the Atlantic, with British football enthusiasts joining in. A recent X post showed Barnsley players performing the dance collectively after scoring against Cambridge United.
In a Concacaf Nations League match against Jamaica, Christian Pulisic, the prominent US men's football player, scored a brilliant goal and celebrated by performing Trump's distinctive dance movement.
Christian Pulisic just did the Trump dance after scoring a goal 😠pic.twitter.com/N1mlGPs9o5
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) November 19, 2024
The American striker demonstrated his skill by cleverly lifting the ball over Jamaica's goalkeeper to secure the opening goal. His precise finish gave the US team an early advantage.
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