Sylvester Stallone Praises Trump as “Second George Washington” During Mar-a-Lago Gala
At Mar-a-Lago’s glittering America First Policy Conference on Thursday night, Sylvester Stallone electrified the audience by comparing President-elect Donald Trump to George Washington. In a passionate speech filled with vivid references to his Rocky film series, the 78-year-old actor shared his admiration for Trump’s perseverance and historic accomplishments.
Recalling the iconic opening scene of the first Rocky movie, Stallone described how the camera pans down from a mural of Jesus in a converted church-turned-boxing ring. “At that moment, Rocky was a chosen person, about to embark on a transformational journey,” he said. “That’s exactly what President Trump represents.”
Stallone went on to call Trump a “mythical character” whose stunning election victories have redefined modern politics. “Nobody else could have done what he did,” Stallone stated. “When George Washington fought for America, he had no idea he was changing the world. That’s Trump—he’s our second George Washington.”
The gala, attended by notable Trump supporters like Tulsi Gabbard, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Elon Musk, was a jubilant celebration of Trump’s next administration. Trump praised his high-profile guests, while Stallone’s stirring words added to the excitement of the evening.
As Trump took the stage, the crowd, which included prominent figures such as Tucker Carlson and Cheryl Hines, gave a thunderous welcome. Stallone’s powerful remarks not only set the tone for the night’s festivities but also underscored a larger-than-life narrative of Trump as a transformational figure in American politics, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.