Village People Explain Why They're Performing at Trump's 2025 Inauguration Event

Music group the Village People have announced they’ll be performing at at least one of Donald Trump‘s inauguration events.

The group, who popularized the song, “Y.M.C.A.,” explained their choice in a statement.

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On Facebook, they wrote, “We are announcing today that VILLAGE PEOPLE have accepted an invitation from President Elect Trump’s campaign to participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with President Elect Trump. We know this wont make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics.”

They continued, “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. Therefore, we believe it’s now time to bring the country together with music which is why VILLAGE PEOPLE will be performing at various events as part of the 2025 Inauguration of Donald J. Trump.”

Carrie Underwood also released a statement explaining why she’s singing at the Inauguration.