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Donald Trump Admits Melania 'Hates' His 'YMCA' Dance Before Performing It at a Rally: 'It's Not Presidential' · Fresh Intelligence

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Donald Trump continues signature dance despite Melania's disapproval.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Donald Trump remains committed to his signature.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Why MCA dance?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Even if it frustrates his wife, Melania.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: During a recent rally at Florida's The Villages Retirement Community, Trump acknowledged that Melania is not fond of his routine.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She hates when I dance to what sometimes referred to as the gay national anthem, you know that.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He said, referencing the village peoples iconic 1978 hit.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Trump recalled Melania's reaction.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She goes, darling, please.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She's a very elegant woman.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She goes, darling, please don't dance.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: It's not presidential.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Melania has weighed in on her husband's dancing stance in past interviews, suggesting that while she appreciates it at times, she sometimes finds it inappropriate.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I like it at certain times.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Some days it's not appropriate and I told him so, but it's his dance and I think people love it.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: She stated in January, reminiscing about joining him during his inauguration, though noting, it's different than his.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Despite her objections, Trump concluded his speech with his trademark moves, incorporating his characteristic arm gestures and a golf swing.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: This routine has become a staple at his rallies, often used to close events.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Throughout his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump frequently ended over 100 rallies with YMCA, a song that resonates strongly with his supporters and has contributed to his recognizable political persona.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The song celebrated an LGBTQ plus culture for its lyrics promoting fun and camaraderie has sparked controversy.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In 2023, the village people's manager sent Trump a cease and disist letter regarding its performance at his events.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: However, in 2025, members of the group participated in Trump's inauguration celebrations, emphasizing music is to be performed without regard to politics.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Our song, YMCA, is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country
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