Why Are Athletes Suddenly Dancing Like Trump? The New Viral Trend Explained

Donald Trump's dance moves have unexpectedly become the biggest thing in the sports world. What started as an eccentric way of celebrating during rallies has now been spiralled into a viral trend among athletes as NFL stars, UFC fighters, and college football players also get in the game, making their highlight plays into fun moments they'll remember for years to come. At a match against the Miami Dolphins, Brock Bowers attracted controversy when he danced like the famous ‘Trump dance’ Although the Raiders lost 34-19, Bowers’ celebratory moves quickly became the talk of the game. During his postgame media session, he ended with the Trump dance, much to the delight of fans. According to USA Today, Bowers explained how he was inspired after watching UFC star Jon Jones perform the same dance the night before. Bowers, however was not the only one putting the Trump dance in the limelight. UFC legend Jon 'Bones' Jones, another dominant force was one of the first athletes to take up the dance. Following his recent bout, Jones made the moment unforgettable by executing the signature move. His influence is clearly known to have extended to other athletes competing in other sports as football athletes and others have been embracing the dance.Also Read - Sauce Gardner’s Social Media Slip-Up: A Leaked DM and a Public ApologyThe Trump dance has now transcended a simple fun celebration and is a mode for the athletes to interact more with the fans, show off their true personalities, and create moments that spread wider than the game itself. The amplification with social media allows athletes to seize this opportunity to share entertaining celebrations with millions of people. “I thought it was cool," Bowers said. As athletes join the fun, the Trump dance seems here to stay. It is one of those moments that marry sports and pop culture, generating viral moments for all fans to enjoy and unite across the world.