At a gala dinner held last Thursday at Mar-a-Lago, the residence of President-elect Donald Trump, actor Sylvester Stallone stated that he is the second George Washington (1732-1799), referencing Trump's political career and his strong return to the White House on January 20, 2025.
“When George Washington defended his country, he had no idea that he would change the world. Because without him, one could imagine how the world would be,” said Stallone at the event, which was also attended by the President of Argentina, Javier Milei.
"Guess what, we have the second George Washington. Congratulations!" the popular actor expressed at the gala organized by the conservative forum America First Policy Institute.
However, Stallone did not limit himself to making those comparisons concerning the elected president. From the beginning of his remarks, he drew a parallel between Trump and Rocky Balboa, the protagonist of the famous saga the actor launched in 1976.
In his speech, Stallone reminisced about a scene from the first film, where the camera shows an image of Jesus above the ring, symbolizing the "chosen one" who will face challenges to achieve glory. "This man was going to undergo a metamorphosis and change lives, just like President Trump," he stated emphatically.
Following Stallone's remarks, Trump took the stage, and as Lee Greenwood's song "God Bless the USA" played, he shook hands with the actor in a friendly gesture.
Donald Trump was re-elected President of the United States on November 5, 2024, defeating the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Trump secured 312 electoral votes, ensuring his return to the White House for the 2025-2029 term.
His victory was solidified by winning key states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, which have traditionally favored Democrats, and he secured 51% of the popular vote compared to Harris's 47.5%.
Internally, the Republican victory also allowed them to control the Senate and the House of Representatives, consolidating a political dominance that would facilitate the implementation of their legislative agenda.
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