In a striking display of the President-elect’s widespread popularity, the “Trump Dance” has become a viral sensation in the wake of Donald Trump’s decisive win in the 2024 presidential election. This celebration of his victory, set to the tune of the 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.” by The Village People, is quickly taking over mainstream culture.

From coast to coast, Americans are breaking out their best Trump-inspired dance moves, bringing a fresh, lighthearted form of support for their leader. A viral video recently captured the entire staff and patrons at Tiramisu Restaurant in Hopewell Junction, New York, joining in on the dance. Situated in a deep-blue state, the unbridled display of Trump support underscores the growing sentiment across the country. One user shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), commenting: “The Trump Dance is sweeping the nation, and YMCA is Number 1 again, 40 years after it was released. This is the Tiramisu Restaurant in Hopewell Junction, Dutchess County, New York.”

The Trump Dance isn’t just about the moves; it has had an unexpected impact on the song itself. “Y.M.C.A.” is enjoying a resurgence, climbing the charts and taking the No. 1 spot once again. This success comes decades after its original release, marking a striking cultural shift and underscoring the power of Trump’s influence in American pop culture.

Interestingly, Victor Willis, the founder of The Village People, who had previously opposed Trump’s use of the song, has reversed his stance. Willis admitted to Fox News that, after seeing how much joy the song’s association with Trump has brought to Americans, he decided to allow the president-elect to continue using it. He remarked, “I decided to allow the president-elect’s continued use of ‘Y.M.C.A.’ because he seems to genuinely, genuinely like the song, and so many other artists were stopping him from using their music.”

However, while Willis is now supportive of Trump’s use of the anthem, he remains cautious about performing it at Trump’s inauguration. “If you were to ask me today if the Village People would perform at the inauguration, I would probably say not because we’d be concerned about endorsement,” he said, although he admitted, “The song has actually gone back to No. 1… so if he were to ask the Village People to perform the song live for him, we’d have to seriously consider it.”

Meanwhile, the Trump Dance has sparked controversy elsewhere. Recently, NFL players were seen performing the dance as a celebration, leading to backlash from some corners. The NFL felt compelled to issue a statement clarifying that players would not face punishment for joining in on the fun. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith, however, was unimpressed by the fact that the league felt the need to respond at all.

In a passionate rant, Smith fired back at those who criticize the dance and, by extension, Trump’s victory. “Here’s why I’m p—ed off, that the NFL had to even issue a statement about it,” Smith explained. “Celebrations usually don’t warrant that. It doesn’t require a response from the league. So why was it necessary this time? You know why? Because we got a bunch of people still living with their heads in the cloud acting like they get to protest every little damn thing.”

Smith, unapologetically, tied the backlash to the rise of cancel culture and woke politics, which he argued played a role in Trump’s victory. “This is America. Donald Trump won the election, rather convincingly, I might add,” he asserted. “When you got people walking around wondering whether or not they’re echoing the right pronoun… that’s what America regressed to.”

In an era of growing political division and heightened cultural battles, the Trump Dance is more than just a viral trend—it’s a reflection of a new political reality, one where supporters of the president are making their voices heard in an unapologetically joyous and public way. Whether it’s in a New York restaurant or on an NFL field, Trump’s influence is unmistakably reshaping American culture in ways no one could have predicted.