Trump, Village People and YMCA

Village People Perform At Trump Rally—After Once Sending Trump Cease-And-Desist Letter
The Village People’s appearance at the Trump rally underscores his political comeback, even among his one-time nemeses—its manager Karen Willis, wife of band member Victor Willis, sent Trump’s lawyer a cease-and-desist letter after he was filmed dancing to “Macho Man” at Mar-A-Lago in 2023, Rolling Stone reported.
Trump dances to 'YMCA' with Village People at pre-inaugural victory rally
During the course of his 2024 campaign run, Trump concluded over 110 rallies delivering his signature move as he exited the stage -- a double closed fist arm punch with shaking hips -- to Village People's iconic song, "Y.M.C.A."
Village People’s YMCA journeys from gay anthem to Trump theme tune
If Trump 'does things to restrict LGBTQ rights, Village People will be the first to speak out', band said after pre-inauguration rally show After performing at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay icons to Maga (Make America Great Again) favourites having seen their YMCA anthem
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.
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.
Donald Trump shows off his dance moves with the Village People during YMCA
The president-elect performed his signature dance moves with the band, who once tried to ban him using their music.
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 Jokes About Village People Being 'Larger' Than 30 Years Ago
The song actually came out about 46 years ago, in October 1978 and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1979. In 2024, Trump's frequent use of the song drove it to No. 1 on the Billboard Dance Digital Song Sales Chart, where it stayed for five weeks.
Village People, led by just one original member, to perform at Trump’s inauguration
There is no shortage of controversy surrounding the modern-day version of the disco group Village People, which is a shell of its former self but will
Village People star says YMCA fans have meaning of group's disco hit 'wrong'
The Village People's biggest hit, YMCA, has been widely misinterpreted since its release in 1977, the group's lyricist has explained
Village People fans are only just realising the true meaning behind YMCA
The international hit's lyricist has explained that the song – which has been widely misunderstood since its release in 1977– has nothing to do with the gay scene
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Watch: Trump Grooves to YMCA, Uses Sword
The Village People’s YMCA is a crowd pleaser at any party. And Monday was no exception. Only Monday’s party was ...
Village People star threatens legal action over YMCA as fans make common 'mistake'
The Village People burst onto the New York disco scene in 1977, with a distinctive look based on gay stereotypes and a string ...
Donald Trump busts out viral dance moves to ‘YMCA’ while celebrating at victory rally ahead of inauguration
The president-elect’s celebratory rally in Washington, DC, concluded with a performance by the ’70s disco group.
Meet the Village People’s Victor Willis, who’s playing Trump’s inauguration: the president-elect is his biggest fan and he was married to Phylicia Rashad, aka Clair ...
Disco group the Village People returned to the top of the music charts on the heels of Trump's political comeback; now the ...