Trump Explains Love For Song 'YMCA', Calls It 'Gay National Anthem'

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday revealed why he loved playing the 1978 disco hit “Y.M.C.A.,” which he called the “gay national anthem.”

Speaking at an hour-long interview with hosts Nelk Boys for “Full Send Podcast,” Trump revealed he has been serving as a disc jockey (DJ) for guests at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and said he loved playing Broadway songs. However, he named the 1978 disco song from Village People his top choice.

“You know what gets 'em rocking? 'Y.M.C.A., the gay national anthem. Did you ever hear that? They call it the gay national anthem. But 'Y.M.C.A.' gets people up, and it gets 'em moving,” Trump said. “People love it when I do it.”

Maggie Haberman, a reporter for The New York Times, had previously posted a note she received from guests at Mar-a-Lago that said Trump was DJing until the late evening.

“Great music will be played during dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings, with President Trump playing the role of disc jockey,” the note read.

There has been no official anthem named for the LGBTQ+ community. However, many sources have described “Y.M.C.A.” as one of the “classic gay anthems,” in addition to “It’s Raining Men” from The Weather Girls, “I’m Coming Out” from Diana Ross and “Dancing Queen” from ABBA.

The 70's disco hit was a staple at Trump campaign rallies throughout his presidency. In 2020, a meme of Trump dancing to the tune went viral. The former president was aware of the meme and tweeted out a supercut of himself dancing to “Y.M.C.A.” while urging people to vote for him on Election Day 2020.

Prior to being the president and a media personality, Trump was a disco veteran who frequently attended New York City nightclub Studio 54.