A lot of athletes, both from the past and present, have openly supported former U.S. President Donald Trump after he survived an assassination attempt earlier this month. Now, it seems like the St. Louis Cardinals might be showing their support in a unique way.
Recently, the Cardinals were seen celebrating in a manner that some believe is inspired by Trump’s reaction to the attack, which left him with an injured ear. This particular celebration gained traction during this highly charged presidential election year.
The Cardinals had a great weekend, winning two games in a doubleheader against the Braves. They scored nine runs in the second game and clinched the series with a 6-2 win on Sunday.
Despite some speculation, Cardinals players insist their celebration has no connection to Trump and is actually just an inside joke. Here’s what’s really behind it:
Cardinals Celebration Explained
The celebration that caught people’s attention involved outfielder Alec Burleson putting up a fist and covering his ear after hitting his 18th home run of the season. His teammates joined in, mimicking his gesture.
According to Burleson’s teammates, this celebration is not related to Trump. Instead, it’s a nod to Burleson’s past as a college rapper known as “Biscuit.” The gesture is meant to resemble a DJ motion, with the hand covering the ear symbolizing headphones.
Matt Carpenter clarified that this celebration started before Trump’s shooting incident and has nothing to do with politics. The idea that it’s a political statement is a misunderstanding.
For those who are looking for a clear Trump-inspired celebration, Rays infielder Taylor Walls provided one at Yankee Stadium on Sunday. His gesture—putting up his fist and chanting “Fight! Fight!”—directly mirrored Trump’s reaction after the attack.
With Burleson having hit five home runs in his last 10 games and enjoying a standout season, it’s likely that the Cardinals’ unique celebration will continue as the season progresses.
