Amon-Ra St. Brown Apologizes for Potential Offense from ‘Trump Dance’
Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has issued an apology regarding his “Trump dance” touchdown celebration. The incident occurred during a game on November 12, 2025, while President Donald Trump was in attendance.
Amon-Ra St. Brown Apologizes for ‘Trump Dance’
St. Brown expressed his regret for any offense caused during the podcast he co-hosts with his brother Equanimeous St. Brown. “If I offended anyone, I do apologize. I did not mean to offend anyone. It was just, we’re having fun,” he stated.
Details of the Celebration
The touchdown celebration took place at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland. St. Brown celebrated his 9-yard touchdown catch by mimicking the popular “Trump dance.” This dance has gained traction among athletes in recent years.
- Game date: November 12, 2025
- Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
- Opponent: Washington Commanders
- Score: Lions defeated the Commanders 44-22
St. Brown emphasized that his dance was not a political statement. “If any president was at that game and had a dance, I would have done it. It had nothing to do with who the president was,” he clarified.
Public Reaction and Trump’s Response
Video clips of St. Brown’s celebration quickly spread on social media, garnering mixed reactions from fans. President Trump also acknowledged the moment by sharing a video on Truth Social, humorously dubbing St. Brown “Amon-Ra St. Trump.”
Despite the backlash, St. Brown maintained that the intent behind the celebration was purely for enjoyment. “We were just having fun, doing the dance. Nothing more, nothing less,” he reiterated during the podcast.
