.jpg) Donald Trump performs the Trump dance in Arizona in 2024. | |
| Genre | Rally performance |
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| Inventor | Donald Trump |
| Year | c. 2020 |
| Origin | United States |
| Related dances | Y.M.C.A. dance |
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45th and 47th President of the United States Tenure
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TheTrump dance is a celebratory dance inspired by45th and 47thU.S. presidentDonald Trump's characteristic rally gestures while dancing to his campaign song "Y.M.C.A." by theVillage People. The dance typically involves slowly punching the air and moving one's hips.
The dance originated atTrump's 2020 campaign rallies and gained more media attention athis 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, subduedfist pumps.[2] In October 2024, Trump began occasionally incorporating a pantomimegolf swing into the dance.[3][4] According to theTimes of India, this sparked "a wave of reaction" onsocial media.[3]
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The Trump dance is frequently performed to the musical accompaniment of theVillage People's "Y.M.C.A.",[3] which Trump has called the "gay national anthem".[3][5]
The Trump dance has been observed in major sporting events, with athletes incorporating it into their celebratory routines.[6]
NFL players, includingBrock Bowers of theLas Vegas Raiders,[1]Calvin Ridley of theTennessee Titans,[7]Nick Bosa of theSan Francisco 49ers,[8] andZa'Darius Smith of theDetroit 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]
During a game that Trump attended on September 11, 2025 between theNew York Yankees andDetroit Tigers, three Tigers players,Dillon Dingler,Wenceel Pérez, andGleyber Torres did the dance following base hits.[10]
U.S. national soccer team captainChristian Pulisic used the dance to celebrate his goal in a2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League A match againstJamaica 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 teamBarnsley performed the dance after scoring a goal in a2024–25 EFL League One game againstCambridge United.[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight championJon Jones incorporated the dance into his post-match celebrations during an event attended by Trump.[7]
Professional golferCharley Hull performed the dance during a tournament match on November 17, 2024.[12]
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 the2024 U.S. presidential election, "Y.M.C.A.", to which the Trump dance is frequently performed, appeared in theBillboard Hot Dance/Electronic chart for the first time in 47 years, rising to the number four spot shortly after the election and, according to songwriterVictor 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 2024New York Times column byMaureen Dowd, Dowd said she was going to solicit "younger members of the family" to teach her the dance.[16] The same month,President of ArgentinaJavier Milei performed the Trump dance during a gala atMar-a-Lago.[17] Video of Milei performing the dance "rippled across social media", according toThe Daily Beast.[17]
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