Trump, Village People and YMCA

Village People to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration despite YMCA row
In an unexpected turn of events, the Village People are set to perform their iconic hits YMCA and Macho Man at Donald Trump's inauguration, turning it into a disco extravaganza. The president-elect's viral dance renditions of these disco classics will be the highlight of his inauguration week festivities in Washington DC on January 20.
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.
Village People will play at anti-LGBTQ+ group’s Trump inauguration event
Village People — the disco band whose members were deliberately stylized as macho gay characters — will play events celebrating the inauguration of soon-to-be President Donald Trump, arguably the most anti-LGBTQ+ president of all time.
'Time to bring the country together': Village People defend decision to perform during Trump inaugural events
Village People, the American disco group whose hits like "Y.M.C.A" have been staples at Trump rallies, defended their decision to perform during Trump's inauguration.
'Y.M.C.A.' gay anthem group Village People to perform at Donald Trump inauguration events: 'This won't make some of you happy'
Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.
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YMCA & Trump Dance to Shake the Capitol On Jan 20? Inauguration to Feature Trump's Dance Moves?
The Village People, known for their iconic song “Y.M.C.A.,” will perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, ...
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Village People frontman says 'YMCA' is not a 'gay anthem'
(CNN) - The lead singer of the Village People is clearing up assumptions about the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA.” Victor Willis, who also co-wrote the song, says it is not a “gay anthem.” ...
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Trump made ‘YMCA' a staple at his rallies. Data shows it's sticking around.
YMCA,” Trump said on a podcast in 2022 ... that manages the song’s license asked him and his wife — also the band’s manager — if they wanted to cancel the license.