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.”

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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’s 1978 hit “ YMCA ” is the group’s most enduring song, and the hit single is frequently described as a “gay anthem” ( even the Library Of Congress thinks it is ). However, the band’s Victor Willis, who sings the song and wrote its lyrics, disagrees.

A singer and co-writer on the Village People megahit “Y.M.C.A.” says the 1978 tune has “benefited greatly” from being a favorite on President-elect Trump’s playlist.

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 has allowed President-elect Donald Trump to use “Y.M.C.A.” because of his fondness for the 1970s smash hit.

"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."

Founding member of Village People Victor Willis joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss why he decided to endorse his iconic song at Trump rallies and whether he will play at the president-elect's inauguration.

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Victor Willis acknowledged that the song's association with Trump's campaign has greatly benefited its chart performance and sales.