ST. LOUIS — After scoring the opening goal against the United States, U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic did a trending Donald Trump dance, moving his arms and hips in a manner similar to the president-elect's signature move. became the latest professional athlete to celebrate on the field. State defeated Jamaica 4-2 on Monday night.
Asked if he intentionally celebrated with a viral move, Pulisic said: “Obviously that was a Trump dance.” “It was just a dance that everyone was doing. He was the one who created it. He just thought it was funny.”
Team-mates Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi also joined Pulisic in celebrating.
Other athletes in sports have performed the viral dance in recent days, including UFC fighter Jon Jones, who watched his bout with President Trump ringside, and Las Vegas Raiders tight end Block. – Includes other college and NFL football players, including Bowers, wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans. Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook Ikain, as well as Detroit Lions defensemen Za'Darius Smith and Malcolm Rodriguez.
“I saw guys do it yesterday in the NFL, I saw Jon Jones do it,” Pulisic said after the game. “I thought it was a really fun dance because we're just having a little fun.”
The trend is widespread across the sports world, but it's unclear whether the celebrations are political endorsements or whether players are just dancing around because they think it's funny. However, Pulisic said he was “just having a little fun”. His celebration quickly gained attention on social media platforms, including from former men's national team defender and FOX analyst Alexi Lalas and Outkick founder Clay Travis.
However, the American goalscorer said he doesn't care if people on social media react to the dance more than he intended.
Pulisic said: “No, not at all.” “This is not a political dance. It was just for fun. It was fun because I saw a lot of people doing it and thought it was funny. I hope at least some people do it.” But.”
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