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.

Donald Trump was seen dancing alongside The Village People at his pre-inauguration rally in Washington DC, after the band's singer hit out at claims the song is a 'gay anthem'

Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the band did a U-turn on him using their song

The president-elect’s celebratory rally in Washington, DC, concluded with a performance by the ’70s disco group.

As the rally wrapped up, Trump danced and clapped along to the Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.,” a song frequently played at his campaign rallies. Smiling, he stood behind the group, delivering his trademark moves while the crowd cheered.

If Trump 'does things to restrict LGBTQ rights, Village People will be the first to speak out', band said after pre-inauguration rally show After performing at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay icons to Maga (Make America Great Again) favourites having seen their YMCA anthem

The Village People burst onto the New York disco scene in 1977, with a distinctive look based on gay stereotypes and a string of hit singles like Macho Man, In the Navy and Go West. In their lyrics these songs, many people suspected they subtly referenced the gay lifestyle.