Trump, Village People

Village People would ‘seriously consider’ playing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ for Trump, lead singer says
Village People has allowed President-elect Donald Trump to use “Y.M.C.A.” because of his fondness for the 1970s smash hit.
Village People Founder Would ‘Seriously Consider’ Performing ‘Y.M.C.A.’ For Trump—After Demanding He Stop Playing It
The band’s founding member Victor Willis had previously opposed President-elect Donald Trump’s use of their song, but in recent weeks has embraced it following renewed attention and chart success.
‘He gets an A from me’: Village People singer on Trump dancing to ‘Y.M.C.A’
Village People lead singer Victor Willis reacts to President-elect Donald Trump dancing to ‘Y.M.C.A’ at his rallies, the effect it has on the American people and clarifies that the song is not a gay anthem.
Village People singer: ‘YMCA’ has ‘benefited greatly’ from Trump’s use
A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit “Y.M.C.A.” says the 1978 tune has “benefited greatly” from being a favorite on President-elect Trump’s playlist.
Village People Singer: Stop Calling ‘Y.M.C.A.’ a ‘Gay Anthem’
Village People singer Victor Willis threatened legal action if media outlets continued referring to 'Y.M.C.A.' as a 'gay anthem' in November 2024.
"He brought so much joy": Village People vocalist backs Trump's "Y.M.C.A." use
Donald Trump's love of the Village People is well-documented, as is the group's pushback against tracks like "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man" being played at Trump rallies. The disco group's co-founder Victor Willis walked back that opposition on Thursday during a visit to Fox News.
Village People Member Changes Tune on Trump Using ‘YMCA,’ Cites ‘Financial Benefits’
Victor Willis, a co-writer of 'YMCA,' has changed his tune regarding Trump's use of the song, citing financial benefits and Trump's joy.
Village People Singer Thanks Donald Trump For Using “Y.M.C.A.,” Denies It’s A “Gay Anthem”
Village People first approved of Donald Trump playing their music at his rallies, then changed their minds, and then changes their minds again. Today, Victor Willis of the disco group thanked the 47th American President for his campaign’s use of “Y.
Village People's Victor Willis okay with 'Y.M.C.A' for Trump and the gays
Victor Willis, one of the Village People's founders, posted to social media on Monday defending President-elect Donald Trump 's use of the song “Y.M.C.A.” and threatening legal action against any news organization that labels the iconic tune a gay anthem.
Village People founder changes tune, endorses Trump's use of 'YMCA': Bringing 'joy to the American people'
Village People founder Victor Willis spent years pushing back on Trump's use of the '70s disco hit which is now topping the charts after 46 years.
The Village People’s lead singer clarifies meaning to Y.M.C.A song
Victor Willis explains why he’s now allowing President-elect Trump’s use of the song “Y.M.C.A.” Texas native Amber Glenn wins biggest US women's figure skating title in 14 years, beating Japan's stars Interesting,
Village People’s Cop Threatens to “Crush” Construction Worker Over “Y.M.C.A.” Gay Anthem Dispute
Victor Willis contends that the song is not a "gay anthem," but David Hodo disagrees Village People’s Cop Threatens to “Crush ...
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“Y.M.C.A.” Gets Serious After Village People Singer Victor Willis Threatens Legal Action Against Song’s Misrepresentation
"Y.M.C.A." might be the subject of upcoming lawsuits as Village People's Victor Willis threatens legal action over song's ...