Legendary Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone has praised US President-elect Donald Trump, likening him to America’s founding father, George Washington, and his personal iconic movie character, Rocky Balboa. The 78-year-old actor and filmmaker made these statements final evening when he was giving a glowing introduction of President-elect Donald Trump on the America First Coverage Institute Gala held on the Mar-A-Lago Membership in Palm Seashore, Florida.
Stallone referred to as Trump the “second George Washington,” emphasising his historic position following a decisive electoral win, as captured in a C-SPAN video posted to X (previously often called Twitter).
“We’re within the presence of a very legendary character,” he stated throughout his speech. “I like mythology. And this particular person doesn’t exist on this planet. No one on this planet may have pulled off what he pulled off, so I am in awe.” Stallone continued, touting Trump because the “second George Washington.”
“When George Washington defended his nation, he had no concept that he was going to vary the world. As a result of with out him, you may think about what the world would appear like. Guess what? We acquired the second George Washington.”
Trump’s landslide victory over Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris marked a major shift in US politics. He turned the primary Republican since George W. Bush to safe each the presidency and the favored vote.
Throughout his speech, Stallone additionally drew parallels between Trump and Rocky Balboa, the underdog boxer he famously portrayed within the 1976 traditional. The actor’s feedback had been met with enthusiastic applause from the viewers, underscoring his robust assist for the president-elect.