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's Victor Willis defends Donald Trump's use of 'YMCA,' insists song isn't a gay anthem
"I'm glad I allowed the President-elect's continued use of Y.M.C.A.," Willis wrote. "And I thank him for choosing to use my song."
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 to Trump: ‘YMCA’ Is NOT a ‘Gay Anthem’
Victor Willis of Village People, the group behind Donald Trump’s favorite campaign song, “Y.M.C.A.,” disagrees with Trump’s assertion that the song is “the gay national anthem.” Trump made the comments in March 2022 on the Full Send podcast.
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 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 singer says YMCA not a 'gay anthem,' will sue anyone who disagrees
It might be fun to stay at the YMCA, but the song is not a “gay anthem.” So says the frontman of the Village People, who has taken to clarifying the matter some 46 years after the mega-hit was released.
‘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.
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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YMCA Singer Says Vibes Not $$$ Changed His Mind on Trump’s Use of the Song
And despite initial hesitation to let the 78-year-old use the tune, Village People frontman Victor Willis, 72 ... his wife will begin in January to sue news organizations that infer it is a ...
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Trump made ‘YMCA' a staple at his rallies. Data shows it's sticking around.
President-elect Donald Trump made the disco classic “YMCA” a staple at his rallies during his past two campaigns. And new ...
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Village People would 'seriously consider' playing YMCA for Trump, lead singer says
WASHINGTON (TNND) — Victor Willis, a founding member of Village People, said Thursday the band would “seriously consider” performing “Y.M.C.A.” for President-elect Donald Trump.
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Village People frontman says ‘YMCA’ isn’t a ‘gay anthem’ and supports Trump using it at rallies
And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock ... On Monday (December 2), Victor Willis, 73, addressed the song’s massive surge in popularity in the months leading up to ...