Trump dance

[6] NFL players, including Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders,[1] Calvin Ridley of the Tennessee Titans,[7] Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers,[8] and Za'Darius Smith of the Detroit Lions,[8] have been noted for performing the dance.

[9] According to football analyst Jordan Schultz, the NFL indicated "that they only take action against those [play celebrations] deemed excessive or inappropriate" but that the league "is good" with the Trump Dance.

"[10] A few days prior, players of the English team Barnsley performed the dance after scoring a goal in a 2024–25 EFL League One game against Cambridge United.

[8] Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Jon Jones incorporated the dance into his post-match celebrations during an event attended by Trump.

[11] The "Trump Dance" is widely regarded as an example of the intersection of sports and political culture, although athletes often characterize its use as non-political.

Supporters of the dance argue it reflects Trump's broader cultural influence, while detractors view it as a polarizing gesture.

While some view it as a lighthearted homage, others criticize its potential to evoke political connotations in settings they consider traditionally apolitical, like sports.