Trump, Village People

Why the Village People are performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ at Trump’s inauguration events — after sending him a cease and desist
The Village People are performing their 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A” at one of Donald Trump’s many inauguration celebrations.
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."
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 explain change of heart, why they’re performing at Trump inauguration
Now, The Village People will be performing at one of Trump’s inauguration events despite having sent the incoming president a cease-and-desist letter in 2023 and supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign.
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.
'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 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': How Trump and Village People connect
"Y.M.C.A." has often been labeled as a gay anthem, but it's now a MAGA-rally hit. As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.
Village People, led by San Diego’s Victor Willis, to perform at Trump inauguration
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
Village People to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inaugural Events
Macho Man” and “Y.M.C.A.” were popular song choices at Trump campaign rallies during his 2020 and 2024 campaign rallies.
Village People star received hate mail from Democrats over Trump performance
A founding member of the Village People has received threats and hate mail from Democrats over the band’s decision to perform at Donald Trump’s inauguration events.
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Alexandra Billings shames The Village People: “The revolutionaries who made queer cool are now making cool dangerous”
Actress and trans campaigner Alexandra Billings has written a very candid and powerful reaction piece to the news that The ...
Village People Make Major Trump-Related Announcement, Claim It’s "Without Regard to Politics"
The band that gave us "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man" is about to have a surprise concert. Iconic disco band Village People will ...