Christian Pulisic sparks controversy with 'Trump dance' goal celebration
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic has ignited a political firestorm in the United States with his goal celebration during the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Nations League against Jamaica, reports Daily Mail. The American international marked his goal with a dance move famously associated with Donald Trump, enraging supporters of the Democratic Party.
The backlash on social media was swift and fierce. One user on the platform X (formerly Twitter) wrote:
"Pulisic just did the Trump dance?!? Lost all respect. What an a**hole."
However, Pulisic’s gesture was not without its supporters. Many Republicans praised the celebration, hailing it as a bold and unapologetic display of support for their values.
This isn’t the first time the Croatian-American footballer has been linked to the former U.S. president. In 2020, Pulisic liked a post by rapper 50 Cent encouraging Americans to vote for Trump in the presidential election.
In the match itself, Pulisic played a pivotal role in Team USA's success. The Americans defeated Jamaica 5-2 on aggregate, securing their place in the tournament's semifinals.
