It was a scene fit for Hollywood: Sylvester Stallone, the legendary actor best known for his role as the underdog boxer in the Rocky series, took the stage at Mar-a-Lago to introduce President-elect Trump. In an electrifying speech that felt like it was straight out of one of his iconic films, Stallone praised Trump as a real-life folk hero, likening his triumph to that of a “mythical character” and even comparing him to none other than George Washington.
Stallone, now 78, was invited to close out the America First Policy Institute Gala, an event hosted by the conservative think tank founded by Trump advisor Stephen Miller. The audience was already buzzing with excitement, but the actor’s larger-than-life presence and glowing remarks about Trump took the energy to another level. “When I did Rocky, if you remember the first image, it was a picture of Jesus, and it said ‘Resurrection A.C. Club,’” Stallone began, drawing parallels between his beloved character’s journey and Trump’s comeback victory. “The camera pans down to Rocky being hit, and from that moment, he was the chosen person. That’s how I began the journey. Something was gonna happen. This man was gonna go through a metamorphosis and change lives,” Stallone said. “Just like President Trump.”
Stallone’s admiration was palpable, and his remarks reflected the sentiment of many in the crowd who see Trump as more than a politician. “We are in the presence of a really mythical character,” Stallone declared. “Nobody in the world could have pulled off what he pulled off, so I’m in awe.” The actor continued with a bold comparison: “When George Washington defended his country, he had no idea that he was going to change the world. ’Cause without him, you could imagine what the world would look like. Guess what? We got the second George Washington.”
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“We are in the presence of a really mythical character. I love mythology.”
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Stallone’s appearance at the gala marked a rare and public endorsement of sorts. While he previously expressed his fondness for Trump in a 2016 interview with *Variety*, admitting he admired the future president’s larger-than-life persona, Stallone had stopped short of endorsing him in past elections. But this time, he was unequivocal in his praise, casting Trump as a transformative figure who defied all odds.
Stallone’s speech put him alongside a growing list of celebrities who aren’t shying away from showing their support for Trump. Actors like Jon Voight and Zachary Levi have also been vocal in their endorsements, seeing in Trump a leader who, like their iconic characters, refuses to back down. For Stallone, introducing Trump wasn’t just a political statement — it was a moment of one underdog recognizing another, both battling against the odds to emerge victorious.
It’s clear that for Stallone and many of his fans, Trump’s comeback is a storyline straight out of a *Rocky* movie: a seemingly improbable victory by a fighter who never stops swinging.
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