Donald Trump dances with The Village People at pre-inauguration 'victory lap' rally
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Donald Trump has told Americans there’s no need to feel down as he wrapped up his final rally ahead of his inauguration by dancing on stage with The Village People. The President-elect hosted a victory lap celebration on the eve of his return to the White House and was seen pumping his fists and shaking his hips alongside the US disco group’s YMCA, the anthem that closed out nearly all of Trump's campaign rallies.
Trump will be sworn in as US president on Monday, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of the US on the world stage.
His inauguration completes a triumphant comeback for a political disruptor who survived two impeachment trials, a felony conviction, two assassination attempts and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss. Speaking to supporters on Sunday’s rally in Washington he shouted: “We will be taking back our country. Tomorrow at noon the curtain closes on four long years of American decline and we begin a brand new day of American strength and prosperity, dignity and pride. Bringing it all back once and for all.”.
At times Trump was seen pointing into the crowd, waving or even mimicking a golf swing as supporters celebrated the promises for his upcoming administration. The inauguration ceremony will take place at noon (1700 GMT) inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol, four years after a mob of Trump supporters breached the symbol of American democracy in an unsuccessful effort to forestall the Republican Trump's 2020 defeat to Democrat Joe Biden.
