Playing Donald is all the rage.
The NFL told Front Office Sports there is “no problem” with the dance replicating the president-elect's moves.
“There is no problem with a celebratory dance like this one.” [Sunday] Or the week before that, on November 10th against the 49ers. An NFL spokesperson said:. “It's up to the networks to decide whether they're appropriate or not.”
Since Mr. Trump won the election, the Trump dance has spread like wildfire across the sports and entertainment worlds.
49ers star Nick Bosa, who was fined $11,255 for wearing print that read “Make American Great Again” during “Sunday Night Football,” dances during a Nov. 10 game against the Buccaneers. was unveiled.
Last Saturday night, UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones made the move with Trump present after his TKO victory over Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden.
The next day, NFL players followed suit, especially Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers and Titans receiver Calvin Ridley, who celebrated by imitating the dance.
While Bowers was dancing, CBS appeared to be moving the camera away from the rookie tight end.
CBS's X account did not include the dance in the score clips it distributed.
An NFL spokesperson added that it is up to each network whether or not they will air the dance.
“It is up to the networks to cover them as they see fit,” the spokesperson continued.
Typically, the NFL allows celebrations that it does not deem excessive or inappropriate.
But the league doesn't allow players to advertise their political opinions, so Bosa was fined for wearing a MAGA hat.
The NFL clearly does not view this dance as a political statement.
“I've seen everyone do it…I watched the UFC fight last night and Jon Jones did it. I like watching UFC, so I thought that was cool to see.” Bowers said after the game, before the interview abruptly ended.
President Trump has also embraced the phenomenon, posting a video of NFL players dancing with the caption, “Trump dance takes the nation by storm.”
