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Trump dance
View on Wikipedia.jpg) Donald Trump performs the Trump dance in Arizona in 2024. | |
| Genre | Rally performance |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Donald Trump |
| Year | c. 2020 |
| Origin | United States |
| Related dances | Y.M.C.A. dance |
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The Trump dance is a celebratory dance inspired by 45th and 47th U.S. president Donald Trump's characteristic rally gestures while dancing to his campaign song "Y.M.C.A." by the Village People. The dance typically involves slowly punching the air and moving one's hips.
Background
[edit]The dance originated at Trump's 2020 campaign rallies and gained more media attention at his 2024 campaign rallies, where his movements became a notable aspect of his public persona.[1][2] Over time, these gestures were popularized through social media and eventually adopted by individuals outside the political sphere.[2]
The dance is performed by rocking the hips in a side-to-side motion while performing alternating, subdued fist pumps.[2] In October 2024, Trump began occasionally incorporating a pantomime golf swing into the dance.[3][4] According to the Times of India, this sparked "a wave of reaction" on social media.[3]
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The Trump dance is frequently performed to the musical accompaniment of the Village People's "Y.M.C.A.",[3] which Trump has called the "gay national anthem".[3][5]
Adoption in sports
[edit]The Trump dance has been observed in major sporting events, with athletes incorporating it into their celebratory routines.[6]
National Football League (NFL)
[edit]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.[clarification needed] Similar celebrations have also been documented among college football athletes.[8]
In late November 2024, the NFL announced it would not penalize players who performed the Trump dance during league games.[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.[9]
Major League Baseball (MLB)
[edit]During a game that Trump attended on September 11, 2025 between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers, three Tigers players, Dillon Dingler, Wenceel Pérez, and Gleyber Torres did the dance following base hits.[10]
Soccer
[edit]U.S. national soccer team captain Christian Pulisic used the dance to celebrate his goal in a 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League A match against Jamaica on November 18, 2024. Pulisic later stated, "It's not a political dance. It was just for fun."[11] 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]
Mixed martial arts
[edit]Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion Jon Jones incorporated the dance into his post-match celebrations during an event attended by Trump.[7]
Golf
[edit]Professional golfer Charley Hull performed the dance during a tournament match on November 17, 2024.[12]
Cultural significance
[edit]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.[6][11][13]
In the week prior to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, "Y.M.C.A.", to which the Trump dance is frequently performed, appeared in the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic chart for the first time in 47 years, rising to the number four spot shortly after the election and, according to songwriter Victor Willis, grossing "several million dollars" since Trump's adoption of the tune.[14][15] Karen Willis, the manager of the Village People, attributed the song's sudden resurgence to Trump's use of it during his performances of the Trump dance.[14]
In a November 2024 New York Times column by Maureen Dowd, Dowd said she was going to solicit "younger members of the family" to teach her the dance.[16] The same month, President of Argentina Javier Milei performed the Trump dance during a gala at Mar-a-Lago.[17] Video of Milei performing the dance "rippled across social media", according to The Daily Beast.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Deen, Safid (November 19, 2024) [November 18, 2024]. "Raiders' Brock Bowers latest to do viral Trump dance taking hold in NFL, UFC". USA Today. Gannett. ISSN 0734-7456. OCLC 8799626. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c Goffe, Nadira (November 19, 2024). "How the "Trump Dance" Took Over the Sports World". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. OCLC 728292344. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Donald Trump Adds Golf Swing to His Iconic Dance Moves". The Times of India. October 25, 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. OCLC 23379369. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Sembhi, Aisha (November 19, 2024). "What is the 'Trump dance'? And where have we seen it in sport?". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Hartmann, Margaret (March 11, 2022). "Trump Explains His Love of 'Y.M.C.A.,' Which He Claims Is the 'Gay National Anthem'". Intelligencer. New York. Vox Media. ISSN 0028-7369. OCLC 1760010. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Pandey, Erica (November 19, 2024). ""Trump Dance" takes over sports". Axios. Cox Enterprises. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Murray, Conor (November 19, 2024). "These Athletes—From The NFL, UFC And U.S. Soccer Embrace 'Trump Dance'". Forbes. ISSN 0015-6914. OCLC 6465733. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Thomas, Louisa (November 24, 2024). "Donald Trump's Go-To Dance Move Has Invaded Sports". The New Yorker. Condé Nast. ISSN 0028-792X. OCLC 320541675. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Schorsch, Peter (November 20, 2024). "Sunburn — The morning read of what's hot in Florida politics". Florida Politics. Archived from the original on February 13, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ "WE LOVE A TRUMP DANCE — EVEN AT YANKEE STADIUM! THANK YOU, DETROIT @TIGERS!". Twitter. September 11, 2025.
- ^ a b Maurer, Pablo; Sheldon, Dan (November 19, 2024). "Explaining Christian Pulisic's 'Donald Trump dance' celebration and its impact". The Athletic. The New York Times. ISSN 1553-8095. OCLC 1645522. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ Harris, Mark (November 18, 2024). "Charley Hull Does The Trump Dance During Battle With Nelly Korda In LPGA Event". OutKick. Fox Corporation. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ Treacy, Dan (November 24, 2024). "Donald Trump dance, explained: How the president's celebration invaded sports, from Jon Jones to Nick Bosa". The Sporting News. ISSN 1041-2859. OCLC 18708903. Archived from the original on February 19, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Daly, Michael (November 9, 2024). "Why The Village People Could Bury The Hatchet With Trump". The Daily Beast. IAC Inc. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2024.
- ^ Lim, Clarissa-Jan (December 3, 2024). "Village People singer who wrote 'Y.M.C.A.' says Trump using the song has brought in millions". MSNBC. Archived from the original on February 17, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Dowd, Maureen (November 28, 2024). "My Brother Is Doing the Trump Dance". The New York Times. ISSN 1553-8095. OCLC 1645522. Archived from the original on February 13, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ a b Archaki, Liam (November 15, 2024). "Watch World Leader Do Trump's 'YMCA' Dance at Mar-a-Lago". The Daily Beast. IAC Inc. Archived from the original on February 18, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
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