Why the Village People are performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Trump’s inauguration events — after sending him a cease and desist
The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations.
Donald Trump closes out MAGA Victory Rally with Village People and 'Y.M.C.A.' dance
President-elect Donald Trump closed out his "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" address by dancing with the Village People in a performance of the group's 'Y.M.C.A.' disco hit.
Village People's hit YMCA's true meaning as 'gay icons' perform at Trump inauguration
Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the band did a U-turn on him using their song
Donald Trump Dances to 'Y.M.C.A' With the Village People After Band Tried to Stop President Elect's Signature Moves: Watch
Donald Trump and Village People have made peace. On Sunday, January 19, the famed band joined the soon-to-be president of the United States on stage during a pre-inauguration rally at Capital One Arena in Washington,
Village People once tried to stop Trump using their music. Now they’re dancing on stage with him
The president-elect hosted the “Make American Great Again Victory Rally” at Washington’s Capital One Arena on Sunday, less than 24 hours before Inauguration Day. As Trump ended his final speech before taking the White House for a second term, the band Village People came on stage to perform their 1978 disco hit “Y.M.C.A.” live.
Village People's founding member discusses Trump and his link to their song 'Y.M.C.A.'
Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.
Village People to perform at multiple inaugural events after Trump adopts hit 'YMCA'
The group has seen a resurgence in the popularity of their hit song "Y.M.C.A." recently, after Trump used the music to dance to at his campaign rallies last year. Trump has been playing the song since 2020.
Watch Trump dance with Village People at pre-inauguration rally
Disco group Village People performed at three inaugural events for President Donald Trump. Its song 'Y.M.C.A.' became a favorite at Trump rallies.
Village People perform YMCA at Trump rally after insisting song is 'not a gay anthem'
Donald Trump was seen dancing alongside The Village People at his pre-inauguration rally in Washington DC, after the band's singer hit out at claims the song is a 'gay anthem'
Donald Trump Dances While Village People Perform YMCA At Rally
The Village People's hit song "Y.M.C.A." has been a staple of Donald Trump's events playlist for several years. Trump danced as the legendary disco group performed at his rally on the eve of his inauguration.
'Nothing gay about it': What connects Donald Trump and the Village People
As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.During the 2016, 2020 and 2024 US presidential election campaigns, the list of musicians who voiced their opposition to their songs being used by Donald Trump was long,
'Y.M.C.A.' Journeys From Gay Anthem To Trump Theme Tune
After performing at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay ...
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Donald Trump Sparks Mixed Reactions for Viral Sword Dance to 'Y.M.C.A' at Cake-Cutting Ceremony
President Donald Trump left social media users split after he waved a sword while dancing to "Y.M.C.A" at the ...
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How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
In October 2020, a freshly COVID-free Donald Trump hoisted his fists into the air, reveling in his recovery onstage at a Florida political rally as the Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A ...
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LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
The group gained international fame in the 1970s, particularly with their anthem "Y.M.C.A." — a song that has been embraced by the pride movement worldwide — and their flamboyant on-stage ...