Donald Trump’s presidential election victory seems to have brought about a cultural reset. US Men’s National Team (USMNT) forward Christian Pulisic was seen celebrating his goal against Jamaica on Monday (November 18) by doing the ‘Trump dance’ – a signature move popularized by the Republican leader during the election campaign. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Jon Jones made a similar move after defeating Stipe Miocic by technical knockout last week, with President-elect Trump present at ringside at Madison Square Garden along with his soon-to-be-inaugurated Cabinet leaders. With.
Netizens are celebrating the dance move and claiming it was an important moment in American history, one dominated by identity politics and rampant cancel culture.
“We have officially taken back the culture. Everyone is doing the Trump dance now,” one user said, while another said: “Trump started a movement with the YMCA dance because liberals Except people just like to have fun lol.”
Trump started a movement with YMCA dances because people just love to have fun, except liberals! laugh out loud pic.twitter.com/gPJbVCDW7O
– Fritz and Athena Harrod (@bignels2) 14 November 2024
The Trump dance that is taking over the country is like a refreshing shower after years of waking minds wallowing in the mire of the virus. pic.twitter.com/aaQ2cdSmaE
– Eric Sammons (@EricRSammons) 19 November 2024
A third commented: “The Trump dance has gone wildly viral due to the cultural shift being completely effected. Sports stars in the US and around the world are doing it as a celebration, as is everyone else …Even the people of China.”
We have officially taken back the culture. Everybody’s doing the Trump dance now pic.twitter.com/If4jLFwc1E
– James Jinnette (@james_jinnette1) 17 November 2024
The Trump dance is everywhere.
The culture is ours now. pic.twitter.com/Vr8e4RQlN8
– Vince Dao (@VinceDaoTV) 17 November 2024
Instead of making fun of the strange dance, the athletes are seen dancing in support of Trump who not only won the popular vote but also helped Republicans win the House and Senate.
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What is the ‘Trump Dance’?
This trendy move originated from a strange jumble of steps performed by Trump during the election to the tune of the YMCA song produced by the American disco group, Village People.
The influence of Trump dance is not limited to America. England’s Charlie Hull was recently seen demonstrating the move during her final match with Nelly Korda at the Anika Tournament held at Pelican Golf Club.
