Overview
- The World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., closed with the Village People performing “YMCA.”
- The president briefly stood and danced beside Melania Trump during the song, with video clips spreading widely online.
- Many viewers criticized the broadcast on social media, calling the spectacle cringeworthy and questioning the event’s tone.
- Reports offered conflicting claims over Trump’s use of the band’s music, including mentions of both prior approval and a cease-and-desist from Victor Willis.
- The show doubled as a star showcase with performances by Robbie Williams and Andrea Bocelli and appearances by Tom Brady and Aaron Judge.