After several NFL players pulled President-elect Trump’s viral “YMCA” dance, the league said none of those players would be fined.
The announcement comes after Nick Bosa was fined more than $11,000 for wearing a MAGA hat.
However, ESPN mogul Stephen A. Smith also angered the league for addressing the new gridiron celebration.
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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa celebrates after sacking Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield on November 10, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
“That’s why I’m shutting down, that the NFL even had to issue a statement about it. Because events don’t usually warrant it,” he said. said on his YouTube show. He doesn’t need an answer from the league. So what did he need this time? Do you know why? Because we have a bunch of people who still live with their heads in the clouds like they protest every little thing.
“This is America. Donald Trump won the election, rather convincingly, I might add…”
Smith later accused the NFL of “waking up” and “cancelling the culture” for feeling the need to talk about the celebration — and credited Trump with the win.
“And why was I stopped? Because it was a symptom of the climate we’ve been living in for years now, which is why I believe Donald Trump was actually elected… wake up culture, cancel culture, Oh hell, yes, he played a role. People around America have different opinions.
Former President Trump dances during a campaign rally at the Findlay Toyota Center on October 13, 2024 in Prescott Valley, Arizona. (Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
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Smith also noted that UFC president Dana White didn’t address Jon Jones dancing after his win at UFC 309 — with Trump.
“I’ve got news for you,” Smith said. “Football players are American people in general. So are basketball players. So are UFC fighters. They have the right to support whoever they want,” the league responded. without the need to send.”
The NFL confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that it has “no problem” with players dancing in celebration. President-elect Trump After touchdowns and sacks.
The NFL confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that it has “no problem” with players dancing imitating Trump after touchdowns and sacks.
Brook Bowers, Kelvin Ridley, Nick Westbrook-Ekhine, ZaDarius Smith and Malcolm Rodriguez have all been seen doing it. Bowers explained why he made the move after the game.
“I’ve seen everybody do it,” Bowers said, per USA Today. “I watched the UFC fight last night and Jon Jones did it. I love watching UFC, so I watched it and thought it was cool.”
Las Vegas Raiders, from left, Brook Bowers, Ameer Abdullah and Trey Tucker celebrate a touchdown against the Dolphins on November 17, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Jim Rasol-Imagn Images)
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According to the newspaper, Bowers’ media session was cut short after he responded curiously. This led to speculation as to whether dancing would be banned. Clearly, no.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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