The unique dance moves of Donald Trump during his campaign have sparked a new trend in the sports world.

Football stars, UFC champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones, and college athletes have been emulating Trump’s dance, creating viral highlights from their standout plays.

Brock Bowers, the standout rookie for the Las Vegas Raiders, recently celebrated his touchdown on Sunday with a Trump-inspired dance, even though his team lost 34-19 to the Miami Dolphins.

“I’ve seen everyone doing it,” Bowers told YSL News Sports during his postgame interview. “I watched Jon Jones do it after the UFC fight on Saturday night. I really enjoy UFC, so I thought it looked cool.”

In addition to Bowers, Detroit Lions defenders Za’Darius Smith and Malcolm Rodriguez showcased the dance after making a stop, while Tennessee Titans players Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine celebrated a touchdown prematurely on Sunday.

The dance is quite straightforward: bend your elbows, clench your fists, and wave your arms to the rhythm, while adding head tilts and playful expressions for show.

Trump has been known for his quirky dancing during campaign rallies, captivating audiences as he pursued victory in the 2024 presidential election against Vice President Kamala Harris.

This playful dance has created a fascinating overlap between the worlds of sports and politics.

At UFC 309 held in Madison Square Garden, Trump sat ringside, visibly entertained as Jones performed the dance twice.

“I’m proud to be a great American champion and a Christian American champion,” Jones stated in his post-fight interview.

This trend marks a significant shift from just seven years prior when Trump criticized NFL players for kneeling during the National Anthem, alleging they were disrespecting the American flag in their protests against police brutality and racial inequality.

Now, clips of NFL players performing the Trump dance are being shared on the social media accounts of both the 45th and 47th presidents.

Nick Bosa of the San Francisco 49ers sparked the Trump dance trend in the NFL during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 10, cheerfully dancing after a sack alongside teammates Leonard Floyd, Sam Okuayinonu, and Fred Warner.

Bosa’s performance even earned him a shoutout from Trump on the social media platform Truth Social.

When asked about his motivation behind the Trump dance, Bosa told the San Francisco Chronicle last week, “You probably know the answer to that. Everyone wanted me to do it. I wasn’t going to at first, but the guys reminded me, and it ended up being fun.”

Nicco Marchiol from West Virginia also had his version of the Trump dance shared by Trump on social media on November 12.

Other athletes, including Trey Radocha from Drake University, Tristen Tewes from Northern Illinois University, and Michael Taaffee from the University of Texas, have joined in on the trend. Katin Houser, a quarterback at East Carolina, may have initiated the college trend just two days after the November 5 election.

The viral nature of the Trump dance is no surprise. Despite being a polarizing figure in politics, Trump has long been a part of pop culture.

This dance challenges the notion that athletes should avoid political expressions, showing that this playful trend has taken hold.