The iconic band Village People have announced that they will be performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration events. The former-and-incoming President is famously a fan, and regularly busts out the “Trump Dance” to Village People’s classic hit,

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.

What led to disco-music icons the Village People’s decision to perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump, after previously objecting to his use of the group’s music? Money and a

Earlier in the day, it was revealed that Carrie Underwood will be performing at the presidential inauguration ceremony on Monday, Jan. 20, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.. The eight-time Grammy winner will perform “America the Beautiful,” accompanied by The Armed Forces Chorus and the The United States Naval Academy Glee Club.

The Village People’s decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump ’s inaugural ball and rally, has sparked backlash due to the band’s ties to the LGBT+ community. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Village People's catchy hit, "Y.M.C.A" has inspired a viral social media "Trump dance". The group will perform at Turning Point USA's Inaugural-Eve Ball.

Carrie Underwood also drew widespread criticism after announcing that she would perform at Trump's inauguration.

"Y.M.C.A." is known to be a favorite of Donald Trump's, and its singer plans to be on hand for the president-elect's swearing in.

The band once rejected Trump. Now they’ve embraced the healing power (and “financial benefits”) of his passion for “Y.M.C.A.”