Trump’s Garbage Truck Stunt and ‘YMCA’ Dance Stir Reactions at Wisconsin Rally
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Former President Donald Trump sparked a flurry of social media reactions with his latest rally performance in Wisconsin, where he donned garbage worker attire and revived his signature double-fist dance to YMCA by The Village People. Dressed in a bright orange vest and seated at the wheel of a garbage truck, Trump’s skit was meant to satirize a recent comment by President Joe Biden, but it quickly became a viral topic online.
Social media users had mixed reactions to Trump’s unusual performance. One commenter on X (formerly Twitter) joked, “This needs to go in the time capsule to help explain how INSANE this era in history is.” Others were critical of Trump’s antics, questioning his motivation. “My question is, he clearly has either been told that this is insane and ignores it or has people in his life that hate him. Why does he still do this?” another user asked.
Comments ranged from humor to exasperation, with some users mocking Trump’s dance moves. “Looks like a dying fish. When the hell is he going to be gone?” one person wrote, while another commented, “Trump brags about falling in love with Kim and writing love letters, then this embarrassing dance to the Village People. He is coming out of the closet!” Another user added, “Maybe he can join the Village People if they will have him!”
Some observers expressed concern, suggesting that Trump’s family should intervene. “This really is just embarrassing and elder abuse. His family needs to step in and save him,” one user remarked. However, Trump’s supporters viewed the performance differently, with one declaring, “President Trump dancing to ‘YMCA’ wearing his garbage man attire at the end of the Wisconsin rally this evening is the most epic trolling ever! @TeamTrump.”
Trump’s skit was a response to a controversial comment made by President Biden the night before. During a Zoom call with a Latino voters’ organization, Biden referred to “garbage floating out there,” a comment that Trump supporters interpreted as an insult to Americans. Biden later clarified that he was speaking about “hateful rhetoric” directed at Latinos during a Trump rally, according to The Guardian.
In his nearly 90-minute speech in Green Bay, Trump addressed Biden’s remarks, saying, “I have to begin by saying 250 million Americans are not garbage.” Trump’s attempt to turn the comment into a rallying cry was met with cheers, and his garbage-themed attire became a visual representation of his message.
The incident has had a ripple effect, sparking backlash and prompting high-profile Puerto Rican celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, and Ricky Martin, to express their support for Kamala Harris. Singer Nicky Jam, who previously endorsed Trump, retracted his support following comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial remark at Madison Square Garden, in which he joked about “a floating island of garbage” and referred to Puerto Rico, leading to public outcry.
Trump’s Green Bay rally drew notable Republican supporters, including former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre, who defended Trump, saying, “I can assure you, we are not garbage.” Wisconsin’s Republican Senator Ron Johnson also weighed in, likening Biden’s comments to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 “basket of deplorables” remark, suggesting that Democrats have a history of dismissing Republican voters.
Trump’s spectacle in Wisconsin, combining a mix of humor, showmanship, and political jabs, has again divided audiences and fueled both criticism and support, highlighting the deeply polarized landscape as Election Day approaches.
