A video compilation featuring former President Donald Trump pretending to lift weights, accompanied by exaggerated grunts and groans, has taken the internet by storm. Shared by comedian Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, December 5, the video stitches together clips from various Trump campaign events over the past two years.
In each segment, Trump enacts a skit where he portrays a young girl struggling with a barbell, only to be outdone by a transgender competitor. The video montage showcases Trump repeating near-identical performances at rallies nationwide, complete with animated arm movements and vocal theatrics.
“You’ve got the parents, the sisters… Everyone is there so proud,†Trump jests in one part, mimicking the girl. “She grabs it. Mom, I’m going to make you so proud,†he continues, accompanied by loud moaning and groaning sounds while miming weightlifting. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel humorously remarked, “Melania is a lucky lady,†adding a comedic twist to the viral clip.
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Reactions online were polarized. Some viewers found the video cringe-worthy, expressing levels of discomfort. One commenter described it as “upsetting on a level I cannot describe.†On the other hand, some defended Trump against Kimmel’s jests, labeling the comedian as a “delusional Trump hater†and questioning his own comedic prowess compared to Trump.
The video is part of Trump’s broader criticism of transgender athletes, and he has pledged to ban them from women’s sports if re-elected. Trump specifically singled out UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first transgender NCAA champion. Melania Trump reportedly disapproves of this comedic bit and finds it “unpresidential,†as well as expressing disapproval when Trump dances at campaign events despite crowd demands.
The viral video has sparked a heated online debate, with discussions ranging from Trump’s comedic skills to his policies and fitness for office. However, beyond the political discourse, some viewers were left unsettled by the nature of Trump’s vocal performance in the weightlifting act.
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