Donald Trump has made the dad dance a highlight of his campaign rallies.

Today, his iconic moves are sweeping the sports world, starring soccer and American football players, golfers and MMA stars. performing the “Trump dance” in celebration.

Christian Pulisic, the U.S. men’s forward, raised his fists in typical Trump style after scoring the opening goal in the team’s 4-2 win over Jamaica on Monday.

“Well, it’s obviously the Trump dance,” the former Chelsea striker told The Athletic when asked if it was a deliberate tribute to the president-elect. “It was just a dance that everyone did. He created it. I just thought it was funny.

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Mr. Trump’s movements, which involve alternately pumping fists in the air, often to the rhythm of “YMCA”have been reproduced by many people online, although it is unclear whether sports stars are using it to make a political statement or because it has become a fun trend.

Pulisic told the outlet he was “not concerned at all” about people’s reaction to his dancing. “This is not a political dance. It was just for fun. I saw a lot of people doing it and I thought it was funny, so I enjoyed it. I hope at least some people did,” he said.

Athletes through the NFL and college circuit performed the dance to celebrate on the field in recent days.

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Tennessee Titans receivers Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine started pumping their fists like Mr. Trump after a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.

Meanwhile, Detroit Lions defenders Za’Darius Smith and Malcolm Rodriguez both executed the move after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones during their 52-6 victory on Sunday.

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers also broke into the celebratory dance after scoring a 23-yard touchdown against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. He told USA Today: “I saw everyone do it. »

CBS was accused of editing the dance from a social media clip it posted of the landing.

In the golf world, LPGA Tour star Charley Hull appeared to perform the viral dance at the Annika tournament in Florida.

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The 28-year-old British golfer finished tied for second place in the tournament and appeared to break out in the final round of the event.

In the British Football League, Barnsley’s Stephen Humphrys celebrated the equalizer in his team’s 1-1 draw against Fulham by performing this dance.

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And at the Ultimate Fighting Championship at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, heavyweight champion Jon Jones paid tribute to the president-elect seconds after retaining his title by performing the Republican’s signature dance and handing over to the president-elect, who was present, his title belt. .

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Bo Nickal, one of the undercard winners, also paid tribute to Mr Trump after his victory by pretending to swing a golf club – a move the president-elect often performs alongside his signature dance.

When asked why fighters were attracted to the president-elect, Dana White, president of the UFCtold Fox News: “If you saw the election, the whole country is in a relationship with Trump right now. »

On Tuesday, Mr. Trump shared a message on his Truth Social account that read: “TRUMP DANCE SWEEPS THE NATION,” alongside a video compilation of NFL players replicating his moves.

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