Roosevelt dancing on stage. Trump replied with a rambling reflection on Roosevelt’s elegance, noting that while FDR was a Democrat, he carried himself with style—especially during moments of national crisis—but would never behave the way Trump was acting.
Continuing the story, Trump said Melania pleaded with him to stop, telling him the weight-lifting imitation was “terrible.” He insisted, however, that audiences love his dancing, claiming crowds beg him to perform—despite Melania allegedly saying people were just being polite.
The clip quickly spread online, where backlash was swift and brutal. One Instagram user clarified that the footage was real, not AI, and taken from Trump’s appearance in front of House Republicans. Another added that the context made it even worse, noting the routine mocked trans athletes in women’s sports.
