YMCA, Village People and Trump

Village People front man says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a gay anthem – and he’ll sue anyone who disagrees
The Village People’s lyricist and lead singer has hit out at the “false assumption” that the band’s biggest hit, “YMCA,” is a “gay anthem.”
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.
Founding Member Of The Village People Says He’s Open To Performing “YMCA” At Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Donald Trump made the 1970s hit “YMCA” by the Village People one of the theme songs of his 2024 presidential campaign, with the Republican presidential candidate ending each rally by doing his signature dance to the song. You’ve no doubt seen the “Trump dance,” which he actually started doing during his 2020 campaign, by now:
Village People Front Man Praises Donald Trump's 'YMCA' Dance
Victor Willis acknowledged that the song's association with Trump's campaign has greatly benefited its chart performance and sales.
Village People founder loves Trump using YMCA, but hates people calling it a gay anthem
Despite previously complaining about Donald Trump’s regular use of ‘YMCA’ at his rallies, Village People’s Victor Willis says he’s now happy for the President Elect to use his song. However, he wants
Village People founder has change of heart, is considering performing YMCA at Trump inauguration
If he were to ask the Village People to perform the song live for him, we’d have to seriously consider it,’ Victor Willis says
Village People would 'seriously consider' playing YMCA for Trump, lead singer says
The singer suggested Village People will not play at Trump’s inauguration due to concern over a performance appearing as an endorsement. The band has allowed the president-elect to use “Y.M.C.A.” because of his fondness for the 1970s smash hit and issues he has faced using other songs, according to Willis.
Village People frontman says 'YMCA' is not a 'gay anthem'
Victor Willis, who also co-wrote the song, says it is not a “gay anthem.” On Facebook, he wrote people assumed that because his writing partner and some members of the band were gay but he said he did not know the YMCA was a place for gay men to hang out when he wrote the song.
Village People Singer Praises Trump For Boosting 'YMCA,' Rejects Song’s ‘Gay Anthem’ Label
In a lengthy note, Victor Willis explained why he changed his tune on the Republican's use of the 1978 disco classic.
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,
YMCA isn’t gay and my wife will sue if you claim it is, says songwriter
The songwriter behind smash hit pop song YMCA has said his wife will sue anyone who refers to the song as a gay anthem. In a ...
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Village People frontman says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a ‘gay anthem’ and supports Trump using it at rallies
On Monday (December 2), Victor Willis, 73, addressed the song’s massive surge in popularity in the months leading up to and since the election, sharing a note to fans and the media.
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'YMCA' Writer Ready to Sue Every Media Outlet in America Over Lies About Trump, Song
“Y.M.C.A.” singer and co-writer Victor Willis of the band Village People announced ... The lyrics were based on what ...