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1. https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/12/03/village-people-singer-thanks-donald-trump-for-using-ymca-and-denies-it-is-gay-anthem - (Trust Score 8/10)
- Village People singer Victor Willis defended President-elect Donald Trump's use of “Y.M.C.A.” and denied claims that it's a "gay anthem."
2. https://newrepublic.com/post/185560/trump-banned-song-isaac-hayes-judge - (Trust Score 7/10)
- A federal judge in Georgia issued a temporary injunction against Trump using Isaac Hayes's song “Hold On, I'm Coming” without proper license.
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTwFWUIbtNU - (Trust Score 6/10)
- Original Village People member Felipe Rose is responding to harassment he's received over the use of "YMCA" at Trump rallies and the new iteration of the Village People performing at a Trump inauguration event.
These sources confirm that Victor Willis, a member of the Village People, has defended Trump's use of "Y.M.C.A." and has received complaints about it, while also addressing the misconception about the song being a "gay anthem." Additionally, they provide context on other artists who have objected to Trump using their music without permission.