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Trump adjusted his jacket, turned his face to the crowd, kicked his feet, and wiggled his fists back and forth.
President Donald Trump immersed himself fully in the tune of the Village People song “YMCA”, the American disco group as a way to close his campaign.
He started by raising his fists, rocking back and forth, clapping, saluting, then shook his head and kicked his feet in time to the cheers of the crowd. Downstage, the best staff and assistants, also in tune, rocking and singing the song of the 70s.
President Trump danced to the “YMCA” as he closed his campaign in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on October 13. Image: AP.
Trump’s dance turned into a rare moment of joy in a challenging campaign year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, economic downturn and race unrest. The dance even became a sensation on TikTok, even though it banned the app in the United States and was parodied on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
“Order ‘Dancing with The Don’ and let President Trump teach you the best moves,” says the Colbert show.
Trump’s campaign employees and family members are also actively promoting his dance videos and fan follow-ups, as the president of the United States is behind in most polls and in many battlefield states. two weeks before official election day.
“I love this dance!” Wrote Ivanka, Trump’s daughter and senior adviser, as she shared a video of a young woman mimicking his moves.
The girl imitated Trump’s dance. Video: Twitter / Brad.
Efforts to turn dancing into a fever come as the president of the United States is trying to demonstrate his well-being after receiving nCoV, leaving him hospitalized for three nights.
This drew criticism from several people, including CNN journalist Don Lemon. “He happily jumped over the graves of 215,000 Americans,” Lemon said, referring to the number of people dying from Covid-19 in the United States.
“YMCA,” a song most people consider gay, is the latest name on Trump’s campaign hit list. “YMCA” was chosen as an alternative after the Rolling Stones threatened him if Trump did not stop playing their song “You can’t always get what you want.”
The Trump campaign has run into many song-related problems. The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith or Adele opposed him using his songs.
Trump aides dance to the president’s beat at a campaign in Carson City, Nevada, on Oct. 18. Image: AP.
In 2016, the Backstreet Boys and ‘N Sync were two family groups in the Trump campaign, along with ballads from Broadway musicals such as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats” and “Les Miserables.” “.
Village People’s “Macho Man” has also recently been added to the list. The disco group said they agreed to let Trump play their songs.
“Like millions of Village People fans around the world, the President and his supporters have shown a real love for our music. Our music is universal and safe. Everyone has the right to dance to the YMCA, regardless of political party.”
The Trump campaign declined to say who came up with the idea to use “YMCA” as their family song.
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