The Village People performed their iconic hit "Y.M.C.A." at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, but fans were disappointed when all six of the original
The disco singing group Village People has undergone several personnel changes since the late 1970s. Here's where the O.G. members are now, and who'll be playing at Donald Trump's inauguration.
The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations.
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.
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.
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President-elect Donald Trump made a light-hearted jab at the Village People on Sunday, moments before the legendary disco group performed at his rally on the eve of his inauguration. "But you have a little special treat,
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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."
"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.
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.
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.