Village People open door to performing Y.M.C.A. for Trump lead singer says
Village People’s lead singer, Victor Willis, stated the band would "seriously consider" performing "Y.M.C.A." for President-elect Donald Trump if asked. This marks a shift from their reluctance to perform at his inauguration due to concerns about appearing to endorse him. Willis explained that the band allowed Trump to use "Y.M.C.A." at his rallies because he genuinely enjoys the song. He noted that other artists have restricted their music's use, prompting him to maintain Trump's license for the song. The song gained popularity during Trump's campaign, especially after he danced to it at rallies. Willis acknowledged Trump's unique dance style, which differs from the band's traditional performance.