The Village People found fame in the '70s but have enjoyed a resurgence ahead of their performance at the President Elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony in America today

The Village People are set to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration - but only one member of the original band remains.

After performing at Donald Trump's pre-inauguration rally, the Village People underscored their journey from disco-era gay icons to MAGA favourites having seen their "Y.M.C.A" anthem co-opted by the US hard-right.

Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.

Village People will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration amid a long-standing feud between frontman Victor Willis and his former bandmates.

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Willis co-wrote "Y.M.C.A." with late French music producer Jacques Morali, who was instrumental in creating the Village People. Morali, who was gay, died of complications from AIDS in 1991.

Trump clearly likes the Village People, having invited the group to perform at his victory rally on Jan. 19, 2025, and at the Turning Point Ball.

Victor Willis of the Village People says their music is for everyone, Republican or Democrat, defending the group's choice to perform at Trump's inaugural celebrations as a message of inclusivity.

The band's lead singer, Victor Willis, said music should be shared across the political spectrum but that their performance was not an endorsement of Trump's policies