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.
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The band's lead singer, Victor Willis, said music should be shared across the political spectrum but that their performance was not an endorsement of Trump's policies
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.
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.
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Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
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.
Trump dances to 'YMCA' with Village People at pre-inaugural victory rally
President-elect Donald Trump closed his final victory rally on Sunday evening heading into Inauguration Day perfecting his production. This time, bringing on onstage Village People to conduct their high-energy disco hit and dance with him.
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Trump ends inaugural eve rally with ‘Y.M.C.A.’ jam fest
As the thousands cheered, Trump performed his viral trademark moves to the hit song before exiting the stage to mingle with the crowd.
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President-elect Donald Trump departs a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President-elect Donald Trump dances with The Village People at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration,
Village People Perform "YMCA" Live At Trump Rally Ahead Of Inauguration
"The Village People" appeared Sunday night at Donald Trump's final rally in Washington DC the night before his second presidential inauguration. They wore their traditional costumes and Trump danced on stage with them.
Donald Trump dances to YMCA with Village People at Washington DC victory rally
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Melania Trump Doesn’t Know the Real ‘Y.M.C.A.’ Dance Either
Group dances don’t get any simpler than the movements that traditionally accompany the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” You don’t need anyone to tell you which way you’re sliding.
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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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Y.M.C.A. and four other songs that have escaped their meaning
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