“Here’s why I did It” — Pulisic breaks silence after mimicking Trump

Christian Pulisic, the captain of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, has sparked a social media frenzy after celebrating his goal against Jamaica with a dance inspired by none other than President-elect Donald Trump.

The quirky celebration came during the USA’s thrilling 4-2 victory in the Concacaf Nations League on Monday night in St. Louis.

After scoring the opener, the AC Milan forward moved his arms and hips in a way that unmistakably mimicked Trump’s now-viral dance moves—a trend that’s been lighting up social media. Fans, pundits, and critics alike were left divided, with some praising Pulisic’s humor while others questioned the political undertones of the act.

But Pulisic quickly put those speculations to rest in his post-match interview, explaining the celebration was all in good fun.

“Well, obviously, that is the Trump dance,” Pulisic said with a smile. “It was just a dance that everyone’s doing. He’s the one who created it. I just thought it was funny.”

As expected, the celebration drew contrasting reactions:

Some fans hailed Pulisic’s sense of humor, calling it a “goal celebration for the ages.”

Others were less amused, questioning whether referencing a controversial political figure—albeit humorously—was appropriate on such a stage.

Still, most agreed that Pulisic’s carefree approach added personality to the game and reflected the fun-loving spirit of the U.S. team under his leadership.

With the U.S. advancing to the semifinals of the Concacaf Nations League, all eyes will be on Pulisic and whether he has more internet-breaking celebrations up his sleeve. One thing’s for sure: the “Trump dance” moment will be replayed and debated for weeks to come.