Trump Says Maduro Copied His Moves — Is It True?

A lighter moment emerged amid high-stakes geopolitics when U.S. President Donald Trump accused Nicolás Maduro of copying his dance moves.

Speaking to Republican lawmakers, Trump claimed that the ousted Venezuelan leader “tries to imitate my dance a little bit,” referencing Maduro’s frequent appearances dancing on stage during political events before his capture.

Maduro had often danced publicly, including to remixed versions of his own speeches and political slogans, presenting a relaxed and defiant image even as tensions with the United States escalated.

Trump, meanwhile, has become widely known for his own signature dance style at campaign rallies — a simple routine involving hip swaying and small, rhythmic fist pumps, often performed to the Village People’s song “YMCA.”

Trump’s remarks came shortly after U.S. forces seized Maduro in a raid in Caracas and days after Maduro appeared in federal court in New York. While Trump’s comments were delivered in a joking tone, they added a pop-culture layer to an otherwise serious news cycle involving arrests, court proceedings, and international fallout.

The claim has sparked debate online, with supporters and critics alike comparing videos of both men dancing.