Donald Trump closes out MAGA Victory Rally with Village People and 'Y.M.C.A.' dance
President-elect Donald Trump closed out his "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" address by dancing with the Village People in a performance of the group's 'Y.M.C.A.' disco hit.
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