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China pays tribute to Trump in one of his favorite ways: closing state banquet with YMCA

The Independent·Ariana Baio·20 days ago
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The Chinese government honored President Donald Trump at the state banquet Thursday by ending the night with a rendition of the “ YMCA ” by the Village People – one of the president’s favorite campaign songs. The ornate dinner, attended by Trump, President Xi Jinping, top U.S. and Chinese officials as well as other high-profile individuals , featured a music program including songs such as “We Are the World” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” But the final song, “YMCA” appeared to be a direct appeal to Trump, who often dances to the Village People’s famous song at the end of his rallies. A White House official confirmed to The Independent that the “YMCA” was part of the music program. Other governments have played the song for Trump when he is conducting overseas visits. The South Korean military brass band played the “YMCA” for the president when he visited in October.…

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