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It was a bizarre sight watching a huge gay 1970s disco hit being performed at Donald Trump’s 2025 pre-inauguration rally. Many prominent artists from Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen prohibit Trump from using their music. So why do Village People – a band synonymous with the 1970s gay liberation movement –…

A barely recognizable version of the band performed the 1978 classic at Donald Trump’s inauguration, the latest chapter in a strange tale of disco, feuds and showboating

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Conservative activist Harmeet Dhillon is at the forefront of a legal campaign against LGBT+ protections

‘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

Victor Willis of Village People says the hit is an anthem to Black male friendship – and his wife threatens to sue those who say otherwise

Musk was once again spotted with the Trumps at Mar-a-Lago as they celebrated Thanksgiving

The President-elect played the famous 1978 gay anthem at almost every single event during his successful run to reclaim the White House, often busting out his specific set of moves

Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alike