This clip has instantly gone viral.
On Tuesday night, a viral video captured a moment that perfectly encapsulated the fun and unapologetic spirit of President-elect Donald Trump’s brand of leadership. Trump, dressed in a sharp tuxedo alongside billionaire Elon Musk, was seen doing his trademark “Trump dance” while ringing in 2025 at Mar-a-Lago. The pair, arms pumping and with big smiles, danced to the Village People’s classic “YMCA,” while incoming First Lady Melania Trump also got in on the fun. It was a fitting celebration of a victorious year for Trump, and it quickly became a hit with his supporters online.
Trump’s signature dance, characterized by its playful, jerky movements, has been a crowd favorite at rallies for years. It’s part of his larger-than-life persona that connects with everyday Americans, offering them a rare glimpse of the president-elect’s more humorous and human side. This dance has even been adopted by athletes in sports like football, boxing, and UFC, further cementing Trump’s status as a pop culture icon.
But beyond the dance floor, the video also highlighted the strong bond between Trump and Musk, who has become one of the most influential figures in the tech world. Musk’s support for Trump and his vision for America has been clear, and the two are working closely together as Trump prepares to take office. Musk has even been tapped to play a key role in the new administration, with plans for him and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
There have been some sparks between Musk and Trump’s base over issues like immigration and foreign workers, particularly regarding the H-1B visa program. While some conservative voices argue that the program is harming American workers, Trump has consistently defended it, believing it serves the nation’s needs in key industries like tech. For his part, Musk has stressed the importance of foreign talent in driving innovation at companies like SpaceX and Tesla.
Despite occasional media attempts to create friction between Musk and Trump, former White House aide Hogan Gidley assured Fox News that there is no rift. “Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, and others have a strong relationship with Donald Trump,” Gidley said. “The media likes to stir up drama where there is none.”
As Trump prepares to take office in a matter of weeks, he remains optimistic about the year ahead. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday, he predicted that 2025 would be a year of “greatness” for America. “We’re going to bring it back,” Trump declared. “People are not respecting our country very much, but they’re going to respect us a lot. We’ve made tremendous progress already.”
Trump also shared his simple New Year’s resolution: “I just want people to be happy, healthy, and well.” With his energy and determination, it’s clear that Trump is gearing up to lead America into a prosperous new year, with allies like Musk by his side.
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🚨HAPPY NEW YEAR: President Trump and Elon Musk just celebrated the New Year by dancing to YMCA together!
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) January 1, 2025
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