Members of the Village People performed their signature song, “Y.M.C.A.,” at President-elect Donald Trump’s rally late Sunday, ahead of his swearing-in ceremony—a shift after the band’s manager once protested Trump’s habit of playing its music.
President-Elect Donald Trump dances on stage while the Village People perform "YMCA" at his victory ... [+]
Trump did his signature dance move as band members performed after Trump spoke at the “victory rally” at Capital One Arena in Washington ahead of his inauguration Monday.
Trump spoke about TikTok’s return, about 14 hours after it took itself offline as a result of a nationwide ban Sunday, and outlined some of the executive orders he plans to sign Monday, including ones targeting border security and releasing previously classified government documents.
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.
Their song, “Y.M.C.A.” has since become a staple at Trump’s events.