President-elect Donald Trump has been known to cut a rug on the campaign trail — and now his signature moves are being borrowed as a celebratory dance by athletes on the football field, the soccer pitch and even in the mixed martial arts octagon.
Trump attended Saturday’s UFC 309 fight at Madison Square Garden, receiving a hero’s welcome as he entered the arena from backstage like a heavyweight fighter to thunderous applause, flanked by members of his entourage including UFC CEO Dana White, Elon Musk and RFK Jr.
After Jon Jones dispatched opponent Stipe Miocic by knockout, the fighter almost immediately punctuated his triumph by breaking into Trump’s hip-swaying, fist-pumping dance before approaching the president-elect from the ring and presenting him with his UFC Heavyweight Championship belt.
Football players, both pro and collegiate, have also adopted the distinctive dance moves since the election, creating instantly viral moments being shared millions of times on social media.
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