Village People Singer Praises Trump For Boosting 'YMCA,' Rejects Song’s ‘Gay Anthem’ Label

In a lengthy note, Victor Willis explained why he changed his tune on the Republican's use of the 1978 disco classic.

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Village People Singer Praises Trump For Boosting 'YMCA,' Rejects Song’s ‘Gay Anthem’ Label

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