Trump, Village People

How Donald Trump’s Obsession With “Y.M.C.A.” Broke Down the Village People
The chart-topping group once dunked on Trump for using its track at his rallies. Four years later, the band is giving him a live show at his second inauguration.
Village People lead singer explains why they’re performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, said that "music is to be performed without regard to politics."
Village People think YMCA will 'unite the world' after Donald Trump backlash
The Village People, the group behind iconic hit YMCA, think their song will help heal divides in the USA after a backlash about their decision to perform it at Donald Trump's inauguration
LGBT+ backlash after Village People agree to perform at Trump inauguration events
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.
'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.
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.
Et Tu, Village People?: Disco Group to Play Trump Inauguration
The band once rejected Trump. Now they’ve embraced the healing power (and “financial benefits”) of his passion for “Y.M.C.A.”
Village People Branded 'Traitors' for Performing 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.
'Nothing gay about it': What connects Donald Trump and the Village People
As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.During the 2016, 2020 and 2024 US presidential election campaigns, the list of musicians who voiced their opposition to their songs being used by Donald Trump was long,
How did Donald Trump make ‘YMCA’ his go-to song?
Come January 20, the US band, Village People, will perform their famous hit song ‘YMCA’ at Donald Trump’s inauguration. The foot-tapping number has become somewhat of an anthem for the US ...
How YMCA became Donald Trump's unlikely anthem
Following the announcement that the Village People would be performing at several upcoming inauguration events, what is it about their songs that appeals to the President-elect?
Stephen Colbert Jokes Waiting for Trump’s Inauguration is Like Being ‘James Bond Strapped to the Table’ | Video
"The laser is slowly inching toward our crotch, and it's like 'enough about your evil plot to conquer Greenland,'" the "Late ...