The National Football League (NFL) has clarified its stance on celebratory dances, confirming it has “no issue” with players performing the “Trump Dance” to mark touchdowns or game victories.
The dance, popularized by President-elect Donald Trump during his political career and recent campaign, has become a cultural phenomenon, even finding its way onto the field.
NFL Chief Spokesperson Brian McCarthy addressed the topic in an email, stating: “There’s no issue with celebratory dances such as what took place Sunday or the previous week with the 49ers on November 10,” according to OutKick.com.
This statement follows a wave of attention after San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa was fined $11,255 earlier this season for wearing a Make America Great Again (MAGA) cap, citing an alleged violation of NFL rules regarding unauthorized personal messaging.
The NFL went from kneeling during the national anthem to dancing the Trump YMCA dance.
That is what you call Making America Great Again! #MAGA ❤️🇺🇸
— MAGA Resource (@MAGAResource) November 18, 2024
The controversy resurfaced when Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers performed the Trump Dance during Sunday’s game, emphasizing the celebratory moment of a touchdown.
While the league has