Donald Trump showcased his signature dance moves during a high-energy pre-inauguration rally in Washington, D.C., on Sunday (Jan. 19). The 78-year-old businessman-turned-politician, who was sworn in as the 47th U.

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 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 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.

The Save the Central YMCA Club, which organised the dance protest, are campaigning for a six-month pause in the closure. Campaigners said the delay was intended to give stakeholders time to come together to enable it "to thrive in a sustainable form".

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