Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone compared to the president-elect Donald Trump with george washington and iconic movie character Rocky Balboa during a black-tie gala at Mar-a-Lago hosted by the America First Politics Institute on Thursday night.

The event brought together Trump allies and high-profile candidates. to contain RFK Jr. And Matt Gaetzroast last election victory.

Appearing on stage before Trump’s speech, Stallone drew parallels between Trump’s rise and Balboa.

“When I do Rockythe first picture was a picture Jesusand it said ‘Resurrection, AC Club,'” Stallone said. “I found a church converted into a boxing ring. The imagery ranges from Jesus to Rocky being shot, and he was the one chosen at that moment. This is how I started my journey. “Just like President Trump,” he began.

Stallone continued: He praised Trump as an extraordinary figure: “We are dealing with a truly legendary character… I love mythology. This individual does not exist on this planet. “No one in the world could have achieved what he achieved, so I’m in awe.”

Rocky Star concluded: “When George Washington defended his country, he had no idea he would change the world. You could imagine what the world would look like without him. What happened? We got the second George Washington. Congratulations.”

Trump joined Stallone on stage, where the two embraced before the president-elect delivered his speech.

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