CBS has found itself embroiled in controversy following its decision to remove a viral end-zone celebration from its highlight reel.

The moment, widely interpreted as a nod to former President Donald Trump’s iconic rally dance, has sparked fiery debates online, particularly among conservatives.

The Viral Celebration

The controversy began during the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, November 17. Raiders’ tight end Brock Bowers scored a stunning 23-yard touchdown after breaking through a tackle. What captured national attention, however, was his post-touchdown celebration.

Bowers performed a rhythmic dance, featuring fist pumps with elbows tucked close to his waist—a move strikingly similar to Trump’s signature rally routine. This celebratory dance, which gained viral fame after Trump’s electoral victory earlier this month, has been widely replicated on platforms like TikTok.

CBS’s Controversial Edit

CBS aired the dance live during the game, and the NFL even highlighted the moment in its official social media posts, further fueling its viral status. However, when CBS released its official game highlight reel, the celebration was conspicuously absent.

The omission quickly caught the attention of viewers, many of whom accused the network of political bias.

Social Media Backlash

The decision to cut the moment from highlights triggered a wave of outrage online. Social media users flocked to platforms like Twitter and Facebook to express their frustration.

• • One furious commenter wrote, “@CBSNews @NFLonCBS is complete trash!”

• Another asked, “Why did you edit out the Trump dance?”
• Others joined the criticism, with comments like, “Cutting out the Trump dance celebration? Wow. This is why CBS is a joke.”

Calls for boycotts began circulating, with users urging others to stop watching CBS. One commenter declared, “Everybody needs to boycott CBS, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC. I have!”

Some took the critique further, questioning CBS’s intentions. “Did you really think nobody would notice? This network needs its broadcast license reviewed,” one user posted.