Milan star scored 1–0 for USA against Jamaica in the Nations League for countries from North and Central America and the Caribbean. After the goal, he rushed towards the corner flag and celebrated by doing the so-called "Trump dance". That is, the robotic dance that Trump has been known to do during his election rallies.
The dance has gone viral on social media – and can now also be seen on sports arenas in the USA.
Of course, it was the "Trump dance". It's just a dance that everyone does. He's the one who created it. I just thought it was a fun thing, says Pulisic to The Athletic.
"Not a political dance"
A fun thing? Or a political statement?
The debate has taken off on social media. Christian Pulisic himself claims that his goal celebration was not politically charged.
It's not a political dance. It was just for fun. I've seen several people do it and I thought it was fun, he says.
Pulisic mentions, among other things, that he saw Jon "Bones" Jones do the dance. The MMA star, who last week knocked out Stipe Miocic and thereby defended his heavyweight title in the MMA organization UFC. Donald Trump was present at the gala in New York – and Jones celebrated by dancing like him.
I want to extend a big, big thank you to you, President Donald Trump, for being here tonight. I'm proud to be a great American champion, said Jones according to AP.
"I think you know the answer"
Several NFL players have also celebrated by dancing like Trump. Nick Bosa, who normally plays for San Francisco 49ers, received great attention when he wore a cap with Trump's slogan "Make America Great Again" before a match. He has also done the "Trump dance" after being encouraged by teammates.
All the guys wanted me to do it. I hadn't thought of doing it, but the guys reminded me. And it was fun, he said to San Francisco Chronicle.
When asked about the inspiration for the dance, he said:
I think you know the answer to that question.
