In the wake of Donald Trump’s decisive electoral victory and his overwhelming political mandate from voters on Election Day, something profoundly strange is happening in American culture.

For the first time in recent history, Republicans have emerged as the “cool kids” on the American political scene—signaling not only a significant political realignment but also the beginnings of a cultural transformation that could shift the trajectory of American life in favor of conservatives for generations.

Virtually from the moment Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election last month, countless athletes have flooded the airwaves with the signature “Trump dance.” Celebrities and social media influencers, many of whom once went out of their way to avoid signaling affinity with the president-elect, have embraced him.

Throughout the nation, a new wave of Trump-era patriotism has taken hold—an early indicator that the progressive advance of cultural wokeism is at long last coming to a halt.

Among the most notable instances of this trend is the surge of the “Trump dance,” with NFL stars Brock Bowers, Calvin Ridley, Nick Bosa, and Za’Darius Smith all mimicking the signature shimmy that Trump was apt to break out at his rallies. The dance has since even been sanctioned by the NFL itself. Golfers, UFC champions, American soccer player Christian Pulisic, and even members of the English team Barnsley F.C. have all also gotten in on the fun, signaling their support for Trump.

In the aftermath of Election Day, revered actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone also hailed Trump as the “second George Washington” and a “mythical character” at a Mar-a-Lago event. In an even more surprising development, actress Rachel Zegler then publicly apologized for criticizing Trump and his supporters—an unprecedented move for the anti-Trump celebrity class.

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