NEW DELHI: In a moment that caught the attention of both supporters and critics, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was seen dancing in a way that strikingly resembled U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature moves. The unexpected moment occurred at the G20 summit, and it quickly went viral, with many online users expressing their surprise at seeing the Canadian leader imitate Trump’s dance style.
Uh…
Trudeau is doing the Trump dance now!?
Things must be really bad in Canada 🇨🇦
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) November 18, 2024
The video, which was shared by conservative commentator Benny Johnson on Twitter, shows Trudeau swaying side to side with exaggerated hand gestures, a clear homage to the iconic “Trump dance” that became a meme during Trump’s presidential rallies. Johnson’s tweet, which read, “Uh… Trudeau is doing the Trump dance now!? Things must be really bad in Canada,” instantly sparked a flurry of reactions from followers.
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The “Trump dance,” which first gained popularity during Trump’s 2020 campaign rallies, features the former president performing a mix of finger-pointing gestures and side-to-side body movements to upbeat music. The dance quickly became a viral sensation, with both supporters and critics of Trump recreating it in various humorous contexts.
While Trudeau has frequently been at odds with Trump on political matters, the Canadian Prime Minister’s playful mimicry of Trump’s dance style at the G20 was seen by some as a moment of light-heartedness in an otherwise serious political environment.
Reactions to Trudeau’s dance move were mixed. Some viewers found the imitation amusing, commenting that the dance was a rare moment of levity in the usually formal political arena. Others, however, questioned the appropriateness of the gesture, with some criticizing Trudeau for seemingly adopting Trump’s moves despite their political differences.
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Benny Johnson’s tweet, along with the video, continued to circulate widely, with social media users joking about the significance of Trudeau’s sudden shift in behavior. “When you try to be the life of the party but accidentally end up doing a Trump,” one user quipped.
Regardless of the mixed opinions, Trudeau’s “Trump dance” has certainly made a lasting impression, sparking debate and laughter across the political spectrum.