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

Donald Trump asked the Village People to perform their 1970s hit Y.M.C.A. at his second inauguration just months after the band did a U-turn on him using their song

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.

As the thousands cheered, Trump performed his viral trademark moves to the hit song before exiting the stage to mingle with the crowd.

As the rally wrapped up, Trump danced and clapped along to the Village People’s 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.,” a song frequently played at his campaign rallies. Smiling, he stood behind the group, delivering his trademark moves while the crowd cheered.

The Village People—the band behind one of Trump’s favorite hits, “Y.M.C.A.”—will perform at a pre-inauguration event.

The Village People, famous for the 1970s hit "Y.M.C.A.," will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration, advocating unity in a time of deep political division. Other performers include Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean.

Village People, the disco band whose “Y.M.C.A.” is like a new national anthem, is performing during Donald Trump’s inauguration festivities.

The disco singing group Village People has undergone several personnel changes since the late 1970s. Here's where the O.G. members are now, and who'll be playing at Donald Trump's inauguration.