Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone called President-elect Donald Trump 'America's'second george washingtonHe made the remarks in a short speech introducing Trump at the America First Institute for Policy Studies gala Thursday night at the Mar-a-Lago Club.
Stallone began by describing the first scene of the legendary film Rocky, in which an image of Jesus comes into view, and as the camera pans out, the audience sees the text written beneath the image of Christ. I see you: Resurrection [Athletic Club]. “I found a church that had been converted into a boxing ring,” Stallone recalled.
“And let me say this seriously: When George Washington defended his country, he didn't think he would change the world.”
As the camera pans down, the audience sees two boxers in a rough ring in Philadelphia, just two days before Thanksgiving. The first image of Rocky is when his opponent kicks Rocky in the jaw with a left hook. You can see that first scene here.
“And in that moment, he was the chosen one, and that's how I started my journey,” Stallone continued. “Something was going to happen. This man was going to transform and change his life, just like President Trump.”
After the audience's applause died down, Stallone added: “We're really in front of a mythical figure. I love mythology. And this person doesn't exist on this earth. No one in the world could pull off something like this. I couldn't have done that.” [Trump] I am in awe as I am separated. ”
The actor concluded: “Let me say this, and I mean it: When George Washington defended his country, he never thought he would change the world. Because you can imagine what that would be like. Guess what? Congratulations on getting your second George Washington!
With that, Mr. Trump went up to the stage and shook Mr. Stallone's hand. You can check out his speech here.
Deadline reported Stallone has previously remained silent about who he supported politically during the 2016, 2020 and 2024 election cycles. According to the outlet, Stallone suggested he did not vote in the past two presidential elections.
However, Deadline pointed out that the actor said: told Variety In 2016 he said “I love you”[s]President Trump considers him a “great Dickensian figure.” Deadline also reported that Stallone was photographed alongside President Trump in the Oval Office in 2018. pardoned posthumously Former world champion boxer Jack Johnson.
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