Disco group the Village People returned to the top of the music charts on the heels of Trump's political comeback; now the group is playing America's biggest stage on January 20, to the dismay of many The Village People have confirmed they will be performing at US president-elect Donald Trump's second inauguration on January 20,

The Village People are set to perform 'Y.M.C.A.' at a Trump inauguration event, reversing their previous cease-and-desist order. Lead singer Victor Willis explained their decision as an effort to use music to bring people together during a time of division.

"Y.M.C.A." was co-written by French producer Jacques Morali and Victor Willis, the group's singer and a founding member of Village People. Willis, known for portraying the policeman and sometimes a naval officer in the group, spoke with Morning Edition ...

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.

The president-elect hosted the “Make American Great Again Victory Rally” at Washington’s Capital One Arena on Sunday, less than 24 hours before Inauguration Day. As Trump ended his final speech before taking the White House for a second term, the band Village People came on stage to perform their 1978 disco hit “Y.M.C.A.” live.

Village People will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration amid a long-standing feud between frontman Victor Willis and his former bandmates.

The idea of Trump using the music of a band famous for its gay anthems has perplexed many, but the Maga movement does seem to enjoy a catchy tune.

Disco group Village People performed at three inaugural events for President Donald Trump. Its song 'Y.M.C.A.' became a favorite at Trump rallies.

The Village People performed their iconic hit "Y.M.C.A." at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, but fans were disappointed when all six of the original

President-elect Donald Trump closed out his "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" address by dancing with the Village People in a performance of the group's 'Y.M.C.A.' disco hit.

Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as... Village People founder says everybody can ...

Showing off his new big tent, the returning president played circus master to a strange kind of union. Sign up for Trump’s Return, a newsletter featuring coverage of the second Trump presidency.