Christian Pulisic of AC Milan News Pulisic discusses USA ‘stigma’, leaving Chelsea for Milan and growth as a player By Oliver Fisher – 11 December 2024, 11:00 Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images

Christian Pulisic found himself in the spotlight after performing the ‘Trump Dance’ in celebration, a gesture he explained was inspired by a viral trend rather than any political statement. The dance referenced then-recently elected U.S. President Donald Trump, but Pulisic remains unapologetic about the incident.

“I genuinely don’t feel any different about it now than I did at the time,” Pulisic shared. “For me, it was just a popular dance trend, the kind of thing I’ve done many times in my career.”

Reflecting on his past antics, Pulisic continued, “Whether it’s doing a dab or another silly dance that people still tease me about—probably because my dancing skills aren’t the best—I’ve never had strong feelings about it. It was never meant to be any kind of statement. It was just a fun, lighthearted moment. Anyone trying to read more into it is honestly wasting their