Melania and Donald Trump Dance to ‘YMCA’ at Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Bash: ‘Fun to Stay at the YMCA!!!!’
US President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive on New Year’s Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida (Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images)
The Trump family rang in the New Year with style and flair at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on the evening of December 31, 2024. Donald Trump and Melania Trump were the life of the party, delighting guests with their dance moves and vocal renditions during the exclusive New Year’s Eve celebration.
A viral moment from the night saw the former president and first lady dancing and singing along to the Village People’s iconic 1978 hit “YMCA.” Donald Trump, 78, fully embraced the energetic spirit of the song, marching in place and swinging his arms in a hammer-like motion, much to the crowd’s delight.
Melania Trump, 54, got into the groove as well, swaying to the beat, mouthing the lyrics, and raising her arms in the air in her own playful take on the “YMCA” dance.
Donald Trump Jr., 47, shared a video of the lively moment on Instagram, writing, “It’s fun to stay at the YMCA!!!! Happy New Year all!” The clip quickly went viral, garnering praise from fans who appreciated the fun and carefree moment. A second video, posted by Florida realtor Alex McCoy on her Instagram story, provided another angle of the couple’s dance session, further fueling the excitement.
The festive evening was further elevated by the presence of high-profile guests, including tech mogul Elon Musk, who joined Donald Trump on the dance floor. Musk, 53, was accompanied by his 4-year-old son, X AE A-XII (nicknamed X). In one clip, X was seen on Musk’s shoulders, enthusiastically banging his hands to the rhythm of the music, bringing even more joy to the celebration.
The event was marked by elegance, with the Trump family and their distinguished guests dressed in formal attire. Donald Trump and Musk wore classic tuxedos, while Melania Trump stunned in a floor-length black gown featuring asymmetric straps and gold accents.
As videos of Donald and Melania Trump dancing to “YMCA” spread on social media, fans praised the couple for their unexpected and joyful energy. One user wrote, “Melania doing the YMCA dance feels like the most unexpected yet perfectly fitting way to kick off 2025. Who knew elegance and disco could blend so seamlessly? Looks like Mar-a-Lago was the place to be last night.”
