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Village People to Perform at Trump's 2025 Inauguration

1/16/2025

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The Village People are set to perform at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, embracing the idea that music can bridge political divides. Original member Victor Willis, who once opposed Trump's use of their songs, has had a change of heart, celebrating the joy their music brings to all, asserting that "Y.M.C.A." resonates beyond any single community.

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The Village People are set to perform at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration, embracing the idea that music can bridge political divides. Original member Victor Willis, who once opposed Trump's use of their songs, has had a change of heart, celebrating the joy their music brings to all, asserting that "Y.M.C.A." resonates beyond any single community.