“I do apologize”: Amon-Ra St. Brown apologizes but still stands by his Donald Trump dance as internet explodes

| Amisha Pandey | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Nov 13, 2025, 02:00 IST

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If there’s one thing Amon-Ra St. Brown knows how to do, it’s turn a touchdown into pure entertainment. During the Detroit Lions’ win over the Washington Commanders, the wide receiver didn’t just score, he went full gaga.

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Right after finding the end zone, St. Brown broke out Donald Trump’s signature dance, that awkward shuffle the former president loves to do at his rallies. And the best part? Trump was right there in the stands watching it live. Cue chaos on social media.

Amon-Ra St. Brown doubles down: No regrets after Donald Trump dance celebration goes viral

After the game, reporters couldn’t resist asking St. Brown about his Trump-inspired moves. His response? Pure calm.

"If I offended anyone, I do apologize. ... If any President was at that game, if they had a dance, I would have done it.”

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St. Brown explained that the dance wasn’t political, just something he thought would be funny in the moment, especially with Trump in attendance.

That casual attitude only added to his reputation as one of the most confident and entertaining players in the league.

It all went down when St. Brown caught a touchdown pass and decided to celebrate with a little… political flair. Facing the stands, he broke into Trump’s well-known “hand wave and shoulder groove,” sending both the crowd and cameras into a frenzy. Fans quickly realized what he was doing and that Trump himself was sitting in a suite watching the whole thing unfold.

Some called it iconic, others called it bold, but everyone agreed, it was the most unforgettable touchdown celebration of the weekend.

The internet, of course, did what it does best, divide. Some fans praised St. Brown for having the guts to pull off such a bold celebration, while others thought the move crossed a line.

This isn’t the first time politics and football have collided. From anthem protests to presidential visits, the NFL’s sidelines have seen their fair share of political undertones. Trump’s attendance at the Lions-Commanders game itself stirred plenty of headlines, and St. Brown’s celebration just added fuel to that fire.

Still, the wide receiver’s easygoing attitude kept the focus on what mattered most, the Lions’ win and his standout performance on the field.