Village People Singer Says Trump’s Use of ‘YMCA’ Is Good for Business

Village People frontman Victor Willis is now not talking out towards Donald Trump utilizing the track “Y.M.C.A.” at DT’s rallies … admitting he is benefiting significantly from the publicity.

After the previous prez danced for 40 minutes to a wide range of songs, together with the Village People’s anthem, throughout his Pennsylvania city corridor Monday night, Victor issued a proper response … by which he lamented 45’s frequent use of the track … however confessed there’s not a lot he can do about it.

As he put it … Trump is legally allowed to play “Y.M.C.A” at his occasions, since he beforehand utilized for a political use license from Victor’s performing-rights group, BMI.

He continued … “Trump’s use of ‘Y.M.C.A.’ has greatly benefited the song. For example, when Trump started using ‘Y.M.C.A’ the song shot back up to #2 on Billboard’s digital chart.”

Whereas Victor admitted he might get his spouse, a lawyer, to revoke Trump’s license … he has determined to not, regardless that he does not help the Republican nominee.

Final yr, Victor’s spouse despatched Trump’s marketing campaign a cease and desist letter after 45 employed a Village People cowl band to carry out at Mar-a-Lago.

The band additionally spoke out when Trump supporters used the track at a rally through the 2020 election.

Per Victor, regardless of followers’ eagerness for him to sue, he has determined to let Trump proceed to make use of the track till the top of the presidential marketing campaign … saying a lawsuit could be “stupid and just plain hateful.”

Actually, Victor mentioned he does not outright dislike Trump … however confirmed he’s supporting Kamala Harris heading into the November election. He additionally famous that the VP is free to make use of “Y.M.C.A.” if she desires to.