WACTH: Donald Trump's 'wild' dance as he vows to save TikTok during live stream with Adin Ross
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: On Monday, Donald Trump spent part of his day interacting with the controversial YouTuber Adin Ross at Mar-a-Lago, even showcasing his signature hand-pumping dance move during a live stream.
Cameras followed Trump and the 23-year-old Ross throughout the former president's Florida estate. Trump declared to the audience his plan to "maintain TikTok's operation" and smiled broadly when he was gifted an expensive Rolex and a Tesla Cybertruck wrapped in extensive MAGA vinyl.
Donald Trump does his infamous dance move with Adin Ross and says he’s going to save TikTok and keep it going 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/6ymTweK531
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) August 5, 2024
Donald Trump expresses joy to live-stream audience
During the lively afternoon, Adin Ross introduced Trump to several of his gaming friends, including Canadian streamer xQc, who was wearing a T-shirt featuring Trump with a grin and grills on his teeth.
XQC really pulled up to the Adin Ross x Trump stream in a shirt of Trump with grills 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/S80RZD22TG
— OTK YUNG JEFF (@YUNGJEFF) August 5, 2024
In another segment, Trump shared his enthusiasm with the live-stream audience while seated in a Cybertruck, enjoying music with Ross and acknowledging Elon Musk.
“Elon, you’re great,” he said. “I don’t know if you’re seeing this, but you’re really good.”
Trump was just live-streaming in a Tesla Cybertruck with Adin Ross.
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) August 5, 2024
Trump: “Elon you’re great. I don’t know if you’re seeing this, but you’re really good.”
Source: https://t.co/sYuO13HxXB pic.twitter.com/gqb02fOSQa
In recent months, Trump's campaign has aggressively sought the support of Gen Z conservatives. This effort included JD Vance appearing on a podcast hosted by the Nelk Boys, a group of Canadian streamers who have become popular among American fraternities.
During this appearance, Vance controversially revealed that he had told his son to “shut the hell up for 30 seconds about Pikachu” upon learning he was selected as Trump’s vice-presidential running mate.
Trump recently joined a stream with the 30-year-old professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau and also appeared on a stream with the 29-year-old YouTuber Logan Paul to discuss combat sports.
Adin Ross’ livestream with Trump draws massive viewership
Adin Ross is a prominent Gen Z conservative, boasting 2.5 million followers on X, nearly a million on YouTube, and 1.34 million on Kick. His visit to Mar-a-Lago was broadcast live on Monday, August 5.
Ross, known for his controversy as much as his popularity first gained fame on Twitch by playing NBA 2K online with Bronny James. He has since been permanently banned from the platform, reportedly due to his repeated use of slurs on his channel.
The YouTuber has faced criticism for live streaming pornography on Kick, despite the platform’s reputation for attracting a young audience under the age of majority.
The New York Magazine reported that up to 450,000 people watched Ross and Trump's stream on Monday, during which the former president urged viewers to go out and vote for the Republican party.
The uncertainty remains over whether Trump plans to keep the Cybertruck and Rolex watch he received as gifts. Several sources, including The Washington Post's Will Sommer, have pointed out that the value of both items far exceeds the FEC's contribution limit of $3,300.
Streamer Adin Ross gives Trump a Rolex — it looks something like a gold Daydate with a green dial, which would definitely be above the $3300 FEC contribution limit. pic.twitter.com/MQt5DVRqfr
— Will Sommer (@willsommer) August 5, 2024
Internet calls Donald Trump's dance 'trending'
As soon as Trump's dance went viral on social media, users started reacting to it.
A user wrote, "This is easily the best moment of the stream."
Another user added, "Double hand twister dance move is WILD."
A third commentator exclaimed, "Trump doing TikTok dances before GTA 6."
"This should be the trending TikTok dance," one said.
A person wrote, "This stream has been pretty entertaining Trump is for the people."
This stream has been pretty entertaining Trump is for the people😂😂
— Mini Goat (@minithatgoat) August 5, 2024
Another added, "Trump is actually very good danse."
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