Donald Trump’s quirky dance moves on the campaign trail have become the latest sports celebration craze.

NFL stars, UFC great Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and college football players recently danced like Trump, turning their highlights into viral moments.

Las Vegas Raiders rookie sensation Brock Bowers was the latest to celebrate his touchdown score Sunday with a Trump dance during a 34-19 loss to the Miami Dolphins as his postgame media availability took END.

“I saw everyone do it,” Bowers told USA TODAY Sports, answering the final question about his postgame media availability. “I watched the UFC fight (Saturday) night and Jon Jones did it. I like watching UFC so I saw it and thought it was cool.”

With Bowers, Detroit Lions Defenders Za’Darius Smith and Malcolm Rodriguez celebrated a save, while Tennessee Titans players Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine prematurely celebrated a touchdown Sunday.

Monday evening, the American footballer Christian Pulsic did the dance after scoring a goal against Jamaica.

It’s a simple routine: bend your elbows, close your fists and move your arms back and forth to the beat of the Trump vibe. Add tiles and facial expressions for a bit of flair.

Trump often performed the stiff boogie down that stole the show at campaign rallies across the country en route to victory in the 2024 presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Today, a silly dance has become the latest intersection between sports and politics.

Trump sat ringside and appeared amused as Jones playfully gestured to repeat the Trump dance twice at UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden.

“I am proud to be a great American champion. I’m proud to be an American Christian champion,” Jones said in his post-fight interview.

Trump’s latest foray into sports is a far cry from just seven years ago, when Trump accused NFL players of disrespecting the American flag by kneeling during the national anthem to protest brutality policing and racial injustice.

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San Francisco 49ers Edge Rusher Nick Bosa started the Trump Dance trend in the NFL during their November 10 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, celebrating a sack with teammates Leonard Floyd, Sam Okuayinonu and Fred Warner.

Bosa’s dance earned him a shout-out from Trump on social media Social truth.

“I think you know the answer to that question,” Bosa said. the Chronicle of San Francisco last week, when asked about his inspiration for the Trump dance. “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.

Nicco Marchiol of West Virginia also had his Trump dance posted by Trump on social networks on November 12.

Drake University’s Trey Radocha, Northern Illinois University’s Tristen Tewes and University of Texas defender Michael Taaffee also celebrated with Trump dances during games. East Carolina quarterback Katin Houser may have started the college trend with her celebration two days after the Nov. 5 election.

It’s no surprise that the Trump dance went viral. Although Trump, 78, has been politically divisive, he has been ingrained in pop culture for much of his life.

The Trump dance challenges the political idea that athletes don’t “stick to sports” with a silly dance that seems to have staying power.

(This story has been updated to add new information.)

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