The Culture Is Shifting: Top Athletes Show Off Trump’s Dance to Millions of Fans, Proving That Media Can’t Touch Him
This passage discusses the resurgence of Donald Trump’s cultural influence following his victory in the November 5 election, emphasizing his newfound “uncancelable” status and how athletes are celebrating it through a dance known as “The Trump.” The viral trend has seen several prominent figures from the NFL and UFC, such as Brock Bowers, Nick Bosa, Calvin Ridley, and Jon Jones, publicly showcasing their support and participation in this celebratory dance.
The article highlights the juxtaposition of athletes expressing their political support openly, contrasting it with the previous actions of the NFL regarding social justice movements, including kneeling during the national anthem. Notably, it mentions the backlash faced by Nick Bosa, who was fined for wearing a “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) hat, drawing attention to perceived double standards in how the league has treated political statements by players.
The text includes several examples of social media posts and videos capturing these celebrations, reinforcing the idea that expressions of support for Trump are becoming more accepted in mainstream sports culture. However, it also notes the reactions from teams and leagues to maintain control over the narrative, suggesting a conflict between individual expression and institutional oversight.
the passage reflects on the cultural shifts within professional sports and how they mirror the broader political landscape in the United States.
After the Nov. 5 election, it’s official: Donald Trump is uncancelable. And so, too, is his dance.
That’s at least the takeaway from a viral video showing numerous athletes engaging in “The Trump” as a victory celebration — including the Las Vegas Raiders’ Brock Bowers, the San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa, the Tennessee Titans’ Calvin Ridley and UFC fighter Jon Jones.
I mean, in case you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’re probably not reading this article anyway. But just for a refresher:
Isn’t it funny how Trump even changed the YMCA dance? Instead of the motions to do the letters, it’s now the Trump dance, lmao. pic.twitter.com/hpCP44TbLV
— We’re under communist occupation 🚨 (@WhenTheHonk) November 12, 2024
The man’s got moves, what can we say?
Anyhow, since Trump’s win in the presidential election on Nov. 5, pro athletes have felt a bit more at home making their love of “The Trump” known. Here’s Jon Jones, for instance, celebrating his UFC win with the patented “YMCA” dance the president-elect popularized:
If you want to win dance to Trump music and you will Win
😂🤣😭Jon Jones celebrates his win by doing the YMCA dance for Trump pic.twitter.com/mdiq8e8iJp
— Asher (@Asher539977) November 17, 2024
Well, fine. That’s the UFC. It’s not like the woke NFL — which ended racism by putting “End Racism” in the back of all of its end zones — was going to take part in the craze.
The NFL went from kneeling during the national anthem to dancing the Trump YMCA dance.
That is what you call Making America Great Again! #MAGA ❤️🇺🇸
— MAGA Resource (@MAGAResource) November 18, 2024
Oh.
And that’s not even counting Nick Bosa and the 49ers:
Legend!
Nick Bosa gets fined over $11,000 for wearing a MAGA hat on the field after a game even though not a single player ever got fined for kneeling during the national anthem on national TV during a game.
Then Bosa proceeds to do the Trump YMCA dance after a sack today on… pic.twitter.com/5UfPVCxyCp
— MAGA Resource (@MAGAResource) November 11, 2024
Bosa, you may remember, was fined $11,000 for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat during postgame festivities for making a political statement, in spite of the fact that no anthem-kneeler ever got that kind of treatment.
Not only that, but Democratic California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas demanded Bosa be traded from the 49ers for the move: “I’ve seen enough of Bosa in California,” he said in a now-deleted post on X.
And it’s not just the pros, either. In fact, this supercut of athletes doing “The Trump” went viral this weekend:
Make America Fun Again 🇺🇸 #TrumpDance pic.twitter.com/8ejExxt7B1
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) November 17, 2024
Yes. This here is the single best video on the internet right now… ⚡️🇺🇸
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 17, 2024
The MAGA cultural takeover happened gradually, then suddenly.
Let’s go!! pic.twitter.com/ccy9GmqLIQ
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 17, 2024
Of course, old habits die hard. According to USA Today, after the Raiders’ Bowers explained his reasons for doing the dance, the team stepped in.
Asked Brock Bowers about his Trump TD celly: “I’ve seen everyone do it. I watched the UFC fight last night and Jon Jones did it. I like watching UFC so I saw it, and thought it was cool.”
Raiders PR ended his postgame availability after my question.
— Safid Deen 💯💯💯💯 (@Safid_Deen) November 17, 2024
“I’ve seen everyone do it. I watched the UFC fight last night and Jon Jones did it. I like watching UFC so I saw it, and thought it was cool,” he said about the dance when asked.
“What’s particularly weird about this is that, per Deen, the Raiders cut off Bowers’ locker room availability after this question. Uh, why would they do that? Were they afraid about any follow-ups to Bowers’ initial explanation? That’s probably not the ideal way to cut off any potential controversy,” USA Today reported.
Apparently, after years of wokeness backfiring on them, NFL still stands for “Never Freaking Learn.” Keep it going, gents.
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