Tue Nov 19 11:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump’s Signature Shimmy Goes Viral Among Athletes

**NEW YORK** – A surprising post-election trend is sweeping the world of professional sports: the imitation of President-elect Donald Trump’s signature shimmy. The dance, or rather, rhythmic hip movement, gained traction after UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones performed it following his victory over Stipe Miocic on Saturday night. Jones’ celebration, which included the characteristic hip-shaking and fist-pumping, was directed at Mr. Trump, who was present at the fight. Mr. Trump subsequently shared the video on his Truth Social account.

The trend spread rapidly, with at least five NFL players also incorporating the shimmy into their post-game celebrations on Sunday. This show of support comes after Mr. Trump’s campaign saw him trailing his opponent in celebrity endorsements. The recent influx of public endorsements from figures like Caitlyn Jenner and Sylvester Stallone, coupled with this latest athletic embrace of the President-elect’s signature move, suggests a growing wave of support among high-profile figures. Analysts speculate that Mr. Trump’s focus on events like UFC fights and NFL games, appealing to a masculine demographic, may have contributed to this unexpected cultural phenomenon. Whether this will evolve into a full-blown “dance craze” remains to be seen.

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Tue Nov 19 11:40:00 UTC 2024: ## UFC Champ and NFL Players Join “Trump Shimmy” Trend

**NEW YORK** – A peculiar post-election trend has emerged in the world of professional sports: the imitation of President-elect Donald Trump’s signature shimmy. The dance craze, if it can be called that, gained significant traction after UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones performed the move following his victory over Stipe Miocic on Saturday night. Jones’s celebratory shimmy, complete with hip-shaking and fist-pumping, directly referenced Trump, who was in attendance and subsequently shared the video on Truth Social.

At least five NFL players joined the trend on Sunday, further popularizing the unexpected dance phenomenon. The adoption of the Trump shimmy by prominent athletes is seen as a significant development, coming after Trump trailed his opponent in celebrity endorsements during the campaign. This recent outpouring of support from figures like Jones, and the NFL players, adds to a growing list of celebrities congratulating the President-elect, including Caitlyn Jenner and Sylvester Stallone. Analysts suggest the President-elect’s embrace of combative sports like UFC and football, and the resulting athlete endorsements, may reflect a strategic effort to appeal to a younger male demographic.

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