By Moses Joshua 
Wide receiver clarifies intentions after touchdown celebration sparks debate
St. Brown Clarifies Celebration Was Meant in Good Fun
Detroit Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown has publicly apologized for performing the “Trump dance” during Sunday’s 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders. The wide receiver, speaking on his St. Brown Podcast, emphasized that his actions were purely celebratory and had no political undertones.
“First of all, if I offended anyone, I do apologize,” St. Brown said. “I did not mean to offend anyone. It was just, we’re having fun. If any president was at that game and had a dance, I would have done it. It had nothing to do with who the president was … We were just having fun, doing the dance. Nothing more, nothing less.”
Context: A Historic NFL Moment Meets a Celebratory Gesture
President Donald Trump attended the Lions-Commanders matchup at Northwest Stadium, marking the first time a sitting president has attended a regular-season NFL game since Jimmy Carter in 1978. St. Brown caught a 10-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jared Goff in the first quarter and celebrated by performing Trump’s signature dance, pointing towards the luxury box where the president was seated.
While the dance drew attention and social media commentary, St. Brown is quick to clarify that his celebration was about the moment and the team’s success, not politics.
Apology Comes Amid Earlier Game Controversy
Some observers initially speculated that a subsequent on-field altercation involving a Commanders player was related to the dance. However, reports later clarified that St. Brown had been involved in the physical exchange first. He is now expressing regret for the celebratory choice rather than the confrontation itself.
The three-time Pro Bowler’s apology appears to have quelled much of the backlash, allowing the focus to return to Detroit’s dominant performance on the field.
“Nothing more, nothing less,” St. Brown reiterated, stressing that his intention was simply to celebrate a big moment with his teammates in front of the fans.