During a gala dinner last Thursday at Mar-a-Lago, the residence of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, actor Sylvester Stallone made headlines by declaring Trump the "second George Washington." This bold statement referred to Trump's political journey and his decisive return to the White House on January 20, 2025. "When George Washington defended his country, he had no idea he was going to change the world. Without him, one could only imagine how the world might look," Stallone commented at the event, which was attended by Argentina's President Javier Milei.
"Guess what, we have the second George Washington. Congratulations!" the renowned actor exclaimed at the gala hosted by the conservative forum America First Policy Institute. Stallone didn’t stop at just comparing Trump to Washington. From the outset of his speech, he drew parallels between Trump and Rocky Balboa, the iconic character from his famous film series launched in 1976.
Trump's Victory and Political Landscape
In his address, Stallone recalled a scene from the first Rocky movie, where a camera shot of Jesus over the ring symbolized the "chosen one" who would face challenges to achieve glory. "This man was going to undergo a transformation and change lives, just like President Trump," he passionately declared.
Following Stallone's remarks, Trump took the stage to the tune of Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA," warmly shaking hands with the actor in a friendly gesture. Donald Trump was re-elected as President of the United States on November 5, 2024, defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Trump secured 312 electoral votes, ensuring his return to the White House for the 2025-2029 term.
Republican Dominance in U.S. Politics
Trump's victory was solidified by winning key states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, traditionally Democratic strongholds, and he garnered 51% of the popular vote compared to Harris's 47.5%. On the domestic front, the Republican win also enabled them to gain control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives, paving the way for easier implementation of their legislative agenda.