Trump is suddenly cool, and it could help his agenda

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Not since he hosted The Apprentice and body slammed Vince McMahon at the WWE before his political career has President-elect Donald Trump enjoyed the degree of popularity he currently holds.

Fresh off his decisive victory in the presidential election, Trump has once again become a cultural force of power, prestige, wealth, and comedy. His status as a cultural icon has filtered down into professional and collegiate sports, in which a plethora of athletes, especially football players, have turned to mimicking his famous “YMCA” dance when celebrating touchdowns and other great plays.

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