Why Trump Commented on Maduro’s Dance Moves (Full Transcript)

Name: Why Trump Commented on Maduro’s Dance Moves
Uploaded: 2026-01-08T18:04:29+00:00
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Description: A look at Trump’s remarks, a viral Maduro dance clip, and the long history of Maduro’s public dancing—plus Trump’s own dance moments.

A look at Trump’s remarks, a viral Maduro dance clip, and the long history of Maduro’s public dancing—plus Trump’s own dance moments.

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[00:00:00] Speaker 1: Why is Donald Trump talking about Nicolás Maduro's dance moves?

[00:00:04] Speaker 2: And, you know, he's a violent guy. He gets up there and he tries to imitate my dance a little bit.

[00:00:10] Speaker 1: So did Maduro actually imitate Trump's dancing? On December 1st, Maduro was filmed dancing in a way that, to some, looked similar to Trump's signature moves. Trump's acknowledgement of the dancing follows some speculation that Maduro's moves had annoyed Trump. But here's the thing. Maduro has been a fan of dancing publicly long before he ever clashed with Trump. This video shows Maduro dancing in 2013 at May Day rallies in Caracas. And here in 2019, dancing salsa with his wife. Mind you, Trump has his own history with dancing, like when he went on SNL in 2015. But Maduro doesn't just dance. In recent weeks at a rally, he danced and sang Bobby McFerrin's Don't Worry, Be Happy. Whatever the intent, Maduro's public dancing got attention, especially from Trump.

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The transcript discusses Donald Trump commenting on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s dancing, implying Maduro copied Trump’s signature dance moves. It notes a December 1 video where Maduro’s dancing resembled Trump’s style, but argues Maduro has long danced publicly—shown in 2013 May Day rallies and a 2019 salsa dance with his wife. The piece also references Trump’s own public dancing history (e.g., SNL in 2015) and mentions Maduro recently dancing and singing “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” concluding that whatever the intent, Maduro’s dancing drew attention, especially from Trump.

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Trump Remarks on Maduro’s Dancing and Public Performances

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Neutral: The tone is explanatory and observational, focusing on contextualizing Trump’s remark and providing examples of Maduro’s history of public dancing without strong emotional language or overt judgment.

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Question 1:
What prompted renewed attention to Nicolás Maduro’s dancing in the segment?
A leaked memo about Maduro’s choreography
A December 1 video showing Maduro dancing in a style some compared to Trump’s
A formal dance competition between leaders
A new policy announcement made while dancing
Correct Answer:
A December 1 video showing Maduro dancing in a style some compared to Trump’s

Question 2:
What evidence is presented to show Maduro danced publicly before clashing with Trump?
A 2024 campaign ad
Footage of Maduro dancing at 2013 May Day rallies in Caracas
A reality TV appearance
A White House event invitation
Correct Answer:
Footage of Maduro dancing at 2013 May Day rallies in Caracas

Question 3:
Which song is mentioned as one Maduro danced and sang at a recent rally?
“Don’t Stop Believin’”
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”
“Happy”
“Despacito”
Correct Answer:
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy”

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