“We’re in the presence of a really mythical character.
I love mythology,” Stallone said at the event, before Trump joined him on the stage.
Sylvester Stalloneisn’t pulling any punches when it comes to pummelingDonald Trumpwith praise.
Donald Trump and Sylvester Stallone together at Mar-a-Lago; George Washington.CSPAN/X; Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images
I found a church that had been converted to a boxing ring.
“This individual does not exist on this planet.
Nobody in the world could’ve pulled off what we pulled off, so I’m in awe.
Stallone said, apparently referencingTrump’s election victoryover Democratic candidate, Vice PresidentKamala Harris.
We’ve got the second George Washington.
and then waving goodbye to the audience.
He quickly returned to the microphone, however, amid several pauses.
“hey welcome the President of the United States, Donald Trump!
Stallone eventually said, as Trump made his way to join Stallone on stage.
He also toldVarietyin 2016 that he admired Trump, but remained cautious about his prospects as a politician.
I love Donald Trump, he said at the time.
Hes a great Dickensian character.
You know what I mean?
There are certain people like Arnold, Babe Ruth, that are bigger than life.
But I dont know how that translates to running the world.
Watch Stallone’s speech about Trump at Mar-a-Lago in theCSPANclip above.
