Trump Reveals Melania Dislikes His YMCA Dance, Performs It

President Donald Trump revealed Friday that First Lady Melania Trump dislikes his signature dance to the Village People's 1978 hit "Y.M.C.A." during a speech at The Villages retirement community in Florida, before performing the routine himself to close the event.

Speaking to supporters, Trump recounted his wife's reaction to the song, which he referred to as "what's sometimes called the gay national anthem." "She hates when I dance to [it]," he said. "We love that song. But she goes, 'Darling, please, you know, she's a very elegant woman. She goes, Darling, please don't dance. It's not presidential.'" Trump added that he responded by noting his strong standing in polls, though he did not specify the context.

Despite her objections, Trump ended his remarks by dancing to "Y.M.C.A.," incorporating his characteristic arm pumps, fist gestures and a golf swing. The performance mirrored his frequent use of the track during the 2024 presidential campaign, where it closed more than 100 rallies.

Melania Trump has addressed her husband's dancing in past interviews. In a January appearance on Fox News, she said, "I like it at certain times. Some days it's not appropriate, and I told him so....