Well, here’s a plot twist for the history books: The Village People—yes, those Village People—are hitting the stage at Donald Trump’s 2025 inaugural events. The same openly gay disco icons who gave the world “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man” will be grooving for a president widely accused of being, shall we say, less than friendly to LGBTQ+ causes. Somewhere, irony is sipping a stiff drink and weeping.
The group announced their participation on Facebook, clarifying that this decision may not sit well with everyone. “We know this won’t make some of you happy to hear,” their statement began, proving they can predict outrage better than most political analysts. “Our song ‘Y.M.C.A.’ is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost.” Ouch. That sting you just felt? The disco diplomacy burn.
The statement wrapped up with the mic-drop-worthy declaration that “it’s now time to bring the country together with music,” followed by their confirmation to perform at Trump’s “victory rally” at Capital One Arena and the Liberty Inaugural Ball. A victory rally for a twice-impeached president—because why not double down on the chaos?
The Trump-Y.M.C.A. Bromance
For those keeping score, Trump’s love affair with “Y.M.C.A.” is nothing new. The song was practically the unofficial anthem of his 2020 and 2024 campaign rallies, complete with Trump awkwardly shimmying on stage like your uncle at a wedding after one too many cocktails. According to Village People frontman Victor Willis, Trump’s sheer joy for the track softened their stance. “I didn’t have the heart to block the usage,” Willis admitted in 2020, explaining that sales and chart performance skyrocketed thanks to the former POTUS’s embrace of the disco hit. Who knew that “Make America Great Again” came with a disco ball?
But let’s not ignore the elephant in the room—or the rainbow flag in this case. Trump, a figure frequently criticized for his anti-LGBTQ+ policies, hosting an openly gay band at his inauguration? It’s like hiring a vegan chef for a barbecue. Critics on the left are already calling out the apparent hypocrisy, while Trump supporters are likely too busy doing the Y.M.C.A. dance to care.
Carrie Underwood Joins the Lineup
Because this story needed more genre whiplash, Carrie Underwood will also perform at the inauguration, belting out “America the Beautiful” alongside The Armed Forces Chorus and The United States Naval Academy Glee Club. Underwood shared her patriotic pride with Billboard, saying she’s “humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity.” Unity? Sure. But will it include a synchronized dance to “Macho Man”?
A Historic Event… Or Something Like That
With disco beats, country ballads, and enough political theater to rival a Broadway show, Trump’s inauguration is shaping up to be a spectacle like no other. Whether it’s a true celebration of unity or just another head-scratcher in a long line of Trumpian plot twists, one thing’s for sure: the Village People will be there, probably wondering how they ended up on this wild ride.
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