NFL Players Mimic Trump's Dance in Celebrations

NFL stars imitate president-elect's moves in post-touchdown celebrations
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Posted Nov 18, 2024 8:00 AM CST
NFL Players Mimic Trump's Dance in Celebrations
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla.   (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

The "Trump dance" is emerging as a viral sensation across the NFL. Inspired by President-elect Donald Trump's distinctive moves, players like Brock Bowers of the Raiders, Calvin Ridley of the Titans, and Lions' Za'Darius Smith adopted the dance as celebratory acts during Sunday's games. The dance started becoming a trend after UFC champion Jon Jones celebrated his victory with the move, even acknowledging Trump at ringside. When Bowers performed the routine after his touchdown, mimicking Trump's arm and hip movements, he said, "I like watching UFC so I saw it, and thought it was cool."

Ridley and his Titans teammate Nick Westbrook-Ikhine also joined in during Tennessee's matchup against Minnesota. Similarly, Smith and Malcolm Rodriguez responded with the dance after a key play in Detroit's overwhelming win over Jacksonville. San Francisco 49ers' star Nick Bosa seemingly sparked the movement within the NFL. Known for his pro-Trump stance, Bosa was fined $11,255 for wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat in a postgame TV interview in October, violating league regulations. Last week, he celebrated a sack with the dance during a triumph over Tampa Bay. It's not only confined to pro football; college players have been doing it for weeks. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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