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Village People Frontman Open To Performing Y.M.C.A. At Donald Trump’s Inauguration

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The singer and songwriter of Y.M.C.A., the Village People hit that became a signature part of Donald Trumpโ€™s presidential campaign, has said he would โ€œseriously considerโ€ performing the song at the President-electโ€™s request.

Victor Willis recently issued a statement via Facebook on Trumpโ€™s usage of the song, becoming somewhat of a fan of the Republican after initially asking him to cease using it as campaign rallies. The 1978 track skyrocketed to #1 following the presidential election, with Willis noting its commercial success in recent weeks.

In an interview with Fox and Friends, Willis โ€“ who voiced support for Vice President Kamala Harris during the campaign โ€“ did not endorse Trump, and initially replied, โ€œProbably not,โ€ when asked if he would perform at Trumpโ€™s inauguration because it could be viewed as an endorsement.

But he did give one condition in which he would be willing to perform there; if Trump personally requested it.

WILLIS: If you were to ask me today if the Village People would perform at the inauguration, I would probably say not because we’d be concerned about endorsement.

However, because the president-elect has done so much for YMCA and brought so much joy to so many people, the song has actually gone back to No. 1, and it’s still No. 1 today, so if he were to ask the Village People to perform the song live for him, we’d have to seriously consider it.

Many on social media believed the performance would be one for the ages.

Others were optimistic about the prospect of a performance on Jan. 20.

Celebrities

Ana Navarro Defends Claim Woodrow Wilson Pardoned Fictional Relative Through ChatGPT

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Ana Navarro made a bizarre claim to support her widely mocked claim that that a fictional relative of Woodrow Wilson was pardoned in the wake of the Hunter Biden scandal.

On Monday, Dec. 2, Navarro posted on X outlining her support for the Presidentโ€™s decision. โ€œWoodrow Wilson pardoned his brother-in-law, Hunter deButts. Bill Clinton pardoned his brother, Roger. Donald Trump pardoned his daughterโ€™s father-in-law, Charlie Kushner. And just appointed him Ambassador to France. But tell me again how Joe Biden โ€˜is setting precedentโ€™?โ€ she wrote on the site, accompanied by two laughing emojis.

The name Hunter deButts sounds made up – though there actually are people named that – but her claim was 100% made up. Woodrow Wilson did not have a brother named Hunter deButts.

Additionally, Clinton’s pardon of his brother Roger was in January 2001 – for a 1985 cocaine possession and drug-trafficking conviction that he had already served time in federal prison for.

Notably, liberal pundit and Occupy Democrats editor Grant Stern made similarly dubious claims without bothering to do even a quick Google search.

Responses were spectacular, with some sharing clips of Navarro previously praising Biden for his initial reluctance to pardon his son. The goalposts certainly have been moved.

The backlash clearly irked the broadcaster, who, some 22 hours later, posted โ€œevidenceโ€ of her claims with a screenshot of ChatGPT – admitting that she asked the AI platform for help and then copy and pasted from it without checking whether or not the claims were true.

As the community note highlighted, โ€œChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) are prone to “hallucinating” details, wherein false or misleading information is presented as fact. Given the unreliability of LLMs, they should not be relied on for fact-checking.โ€

for example, disgraced lawyer Michael Cohen was caught relying on AI in a court case because the program cited fictional cases in a filing submitted to a judge.

This โ€œevidenceโ€ also surprised many who responded accordingly.

Others called Navarroโ€™s fact-checking โ€œlazyโ€.

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Salon Owner In Deep-Red State Complains About Losing Customers After Viral Anti-Trump Rant

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An Idaho beauty salon is facing a sharp decline in customers after its owner made viral comments on TikTok criticizing supporters of President-elect Donald Trump as โ€œracist, homophobic, and misogynisticโ€ and telling them she didn’t want their business.

The message was received.

Tiffney Prickett, the owner of Voiage Salon in Coeur dโ€™Alene, said the Republican had given โ€œsmall men the ability and the courage to be misogynistic and hateful.โ€ She pondered why more men โ€œdonโ€™t have the courageโ€ to stand up against โ€œthese small men who think they can do whatever they want and say whatever they want to women these small men who think they can do whatever they want and say whatever they want to women.โ€

Sadly for Prickett, her salon is situated in a deeply conservative part of Idaho โ€“ something she addressed in a follow-up video.

โ€œSo this is me suffering the consequences of my own action. I just had a client send her husband into my salon and demand a refund for gift cards – pre-purchased – because of my stance that if you support a racist, homophobic, misogynist rapist, and youโ€™re OK with those things because you supported them that you are in fact those things,โ€ she said. โ€œI didnโ€™t want to deal with them anyway because I knew that that whole family were Trump supporters because Iโ€™ve been doing her for 15 years, Iโ€™ve been to her family functions and family events. Sheโ€™s given me gifts over the years. She was a very good client.โ€

She doubled down on her stance, adding that her clients were โ€œdropping like fliesโ€, but would โ€œrather go work at Chipotleโ€ than permit Trump supporters in her salon – which seems increasingly likely.

Her website has since been deactivated.

The tirade attracted heavy criticism on social media, particularly given that Prickett benefitted from a $4,984 PPP loan from the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Another user shared details after driving by her business earlier in the day.

crime

Trump Vindicated? Ohio Woman Jailed For Killing And Eating Cat

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An Ohio woman who killed and ate a cat has been jailed for a year.

Allexis Ferrell, 27, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of animal cruelty on Monday following the incident in late August. During her trial, it emerged that Ferrell killed a cat by โ€œstomping its head then eating the catโ€, according to a police report.

Police were called to the scene after an emergency call reported the act. Upon their arrival, officers found Ferrell squatting beside the catโ€™s remains. Witnesses described the scene as horrifying, with officers observing blood on Ferrellโ€™s feet and fur on her lips.

Bodycam footage from the arrest captured the shocking exchange. One officer, visibly shaken, requested rubber gloves, commenting: โ€œSheโ€™s covered in blood.โ€ The officer then questioned Ferrell directly, asking: โ€œDid you eat that cat? Did you eat it? No? Whyโ€™d you kill it then?โ€

Ferrell remained silent as the officer contacted the station and arranged for the dead cat to be picked up by the Humane Society.

The shocking act occurred just days before a nationwide frenzy over cat-eating allegations in Springfield, OH, involving Haitian migrants. Ferrell herself is a U.S-born citizen.

During the sentencing, Stark Country Common Pleas Judge Forchione did not mince words, calling Ferrellโ€™s actions a grave threat to the community. โ€œThis is repulsive to me. I mean, that anyone would do this to an animal. And an animalโ€™s like a child. I donโ€™t know if you understand that or not,โ€ the judge said.

He continued, โ€œI canโ€™t express the disappointment, shock, disgust that this crime has brought to me. I donโ€™t know what could prompt anyone to want to eat a cat.โ€

The judge went on to reprimand Ferrell for the widespread embarrassment her actions caused. โ€œYouโ€™ve embarrassed this county. Youโ€™ve embarrassed this nation. More importantly, youโ€™ve embarrassed yourself,โ€ he declared.

Many on social media were reminded of the time when the consumption of cats in Ohio was thought to be a hoax. Donald Trump famously mentioned the scandal during the only presidential debate between himself and Kamala Harris, with his famous, “They’re eating the cats!” comment spurring remixes in addition to outrage from liberals who believed the news to be false.

Whether the allegations were true or not was the subject to much debate. Theย Democratsย and even the Republican Mayor of Springfield said there was no evidence – but residents hadย raised concerns about โ€œpretty horridโ€ incidentsย involving pets and migrants six months before it became a national story. Regardless, the allegations drew attention to countless other issues that Haitian migrants brought to Springfield.

Despite Democrats believing they’d scored a victory over Trump’s remarks, the President-elect would go onto win Springfield and Ohio itself – marking the first time ever a Republican has won Springfield.

Sure seems like there was some truth to the “cat eating” allegations, doesn’t it? Surely the residents of Springfield know more than some hack on MSNBC or CNN.

And for most – this proves the liberal narrative was wrong the entire time.

Others noted PETAโ€™s silence over the incident – which has previously compared eating fish to eating cats.

Election

Kamala Harris Didn’t Flip A Single County In The 2024 Presidential Election

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Kamala Harris failed to flip a single county in last monthโ€™s presidential election, data reveals.

The sheer scale of Donald Trumpโ€™s overwhelming victory has been widely reported; the Republican won the popular vote for the first time in his political career, and the first time in 20 years for the GOP. He also swept every swing state, with his victory all-but confirmed just hours after polls had closed.

On his path to victory, Trump boosted his support across the country in Republican and Democrat strongholds. On the contrary, Harrisโ€™ failure to boost support in any state โ€“ including those which she won โ€“ was highlighted by an instantly-viral CNN infographic.

However, Harrisโ€™ dismal performance was further explained via graph showcasing a county-by-county breakdown of the U.S. The 54 counties gained by Trump compared to 2020 are showcased in pink on the below map, with the Republican making gains nationwide, from the battlegrounds to the Vice Presidentโ€™s home state of California, as well as Tim Walzโ€™s home county. Harris, meanwhile, is marked in yellow, albeit noticeably absent from the nationwide map.

This makes her the first presidential candidate to not flip a single country since 1932.

Social media commentors added context to the scale of the defeat.

Others were surprised by the comparative lack of movement in the Senate and the House of Representatives.

Entertainment

Y.M.C.A. Singer/Writer Issues Statement Supporting Trump’s Use of Song

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Village People frontman Victor Willis has broken his silence on Donald Trumpโ€™s usage of the groupโ€™s hit song, Y.M.C.A.

The President-elect always concluded his campaign rallies to the 1978 hit song, with his signature dance sweeping the nationโ€™s sportsgrounds in recent weeks.

Although Willis had shared updates on the songโ€™s Billboard chart performance rising in line with Trumpโ€™s ascension on his Facebook page, the 73-year-old has stayed largely silent on the President-electโ€™s usage of the song. However, on Monday, Dec. 2, Willis released a lengthy statement, addressing how he withdrew a request to Broadcast Music, Inc. to suspend a political use license issued to Trump.

As singer and writer of Y.M.C.A.โ€™s lyrics, Willis noted how the song had โ€œbenefited greatlyโ€ from use by the President-elect, eventually reaching #1 some 45 years after its release. โ€œTherefore, Iโ€™m glad I allowed the President Electโ€™s continued use of Y.M.C.A. And I thank him for choosing to use my song,โ€ Willis wrote on Facebook.

He also addressed allegations that the song was a gay anthem.

โ€œAs Iโ€™ve said numerous times in the past, that is a false assumption based on the fact that my writing partner was gay, and some (not all) of Village People were gay, and that the first Village People album was totally about gay life,โ€ Willis continued. โ€œThis assumption is also based on the fact that the YMCA was apparently being used as some sort of gay hangout and since one of the writers was gay and some of the Village People are gay, the song must be a message to gay people. To that I say once again, get your minds out of the gutter. It is not.โ€

He concluded that the claims would cease in 2025 because “come January 2025, my wife will start suing each and every news organization that falsely refers to Y.M.C.A.” as such.

Most on social media stood by Willis.

Others noted how the song had become iconic following its use by Trump.

National Affairs

Trump Tells Trudeau Canada Could Become America’s 51st State

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Donald Trump reportedly floated the idea of Canada becoming Americaโ€™s 51st state in a conversation with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

The President-elect spoke with Trudeau after threatening to implement 25% trade tariffs on both Canada and Mexican as part of his administrationโ€™s efforts to curb illegal immigration and the flow of illicit drugs. The Canadian Prime Minister subsequently flew to Mar-a-Lago, a meeting which Fox News reported to be โ€œvery productiveโ€ – echoing a drastic pledge by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to tackle border crossings after she spoke with Trump.

Trump reportedly expressed frustration over the $100 billion trade deficit between Canada and the U.S, threatening to slap the tariff on Canadian goods from day one of his presidency. Trudeau complained to Trumpย he can’t implement such a tariff because it would kill the Canadian economy completely. To that Trump fired back asking “so your country can’t survive unless it’s ripping off the U.S. to the tune of $100 billion?ย  – and hilarious floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the U.S if there economy was to fail, which prompted Trudeau to laugh nervously.

The meeting was reportedly amicable and โ€œvery friendly,โ€ but also emphasized a new relationship between the United States and Canada come January 20.

Many on social media recognized the light-heartedness of the proposal.

Others were more intrigued by the idea.

National Affairs

Footage Shows Moment Liberal Refuses To Help Hurricane Helene Victim Over Donald Trump Signs

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Footage has emerged of a liberal volunteer refusing to assist a Hurricane Helene victim due to Donald Trump signs in her front yard.

The interaction was filmed on the Republicanโ€™s Ring doorbell, and shows a volunteer walking up to the house with supplies. A barking dog muffles some of the initial conversation, but the victim can be heard saying, โ€œIโ€™m sorry.โ€

โ€œThatโ€™s alright,โ€ replies the volunteer. โ€œI’m really conflicted. I have a lot more stuff to give, but I am not a fan of Donald Trump, so these signs are a problem for me.โ€

โ€œSo, Iโ€™m gonna gave to think about it,โ€ adds the liberal as she leaves the property.

The video was filmed on Nov. 26, 2024 โ€“ some three weeks after Trumpโ€™s victory in the presidential election.

This came following the revelation that FEMA as an agency had ordered storm crews not to help homes with Trump lawn signs.

Many on social media were outraged at the footage.

Others were appalled that political beliefs were obstructing charitable donations.

Media

Cari Champion Thinks Free Speech Is Doomed Under Donald Trump As Musk/MSNBC Rumors Swirl

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Former ESPN personality Cari Champion appeared on CNN to discuss Elon Muskโ€™s rumored takeover of MSNBC.

The X owner has flirted with the idea in recent weeks as Comcast completes a corporate restructuring. Jovial remarks over Musk purchasing MSNBC have dominated social media โ€“ much to the dismay of the networkโ€™s loyal, left-wing viewers.

Champion is another whoโ€™s opposed to the potential takeover, arguing that while she would not be surprised by a Musk bid, said she believed it โ€œjust canโ€™t happen in real life.โ€ She was not optimistic for a second Donald Trump presidency, either, and we know how that prediction turned out.

โ€œI do believe that media – everyone sitting here at this table – are in for some tough years ahead,โ€ Champion said on Monday. โ€œI do not believe that we are not going to be as safe or say what we want to. I donโ€™t think free speech is going to be as free.โ€

CNNโ€™s only actually conservative pundit Scott Jennings was perplexed by the idea as Champion then advocated for stricter regulation on social media. โ€œHow much government regulation of the First Amendment are you for?โ€ responded the Republican.

โ€œLet me tell you something: If I came on here and just started calling you all kinds of names, do you think the bosses would let me continue to do that?โ€ replied the former SportsCenter broadcaster, who wasn’t being called names. โ€œThere is a level of professionalism in what we do here. There is no moral compass on this thing called X.โ€

Watch the full exchange below:

Many noted similarities to Muskโ€™s previous purchase of Twitter.

Another noted irony in the CNN panelโ€™s comments.

Others believed the takeover was likely.

Democrats

Democrats Celebrating Winning Four Senators In Trump-Won States Despite Losing Control Of Congress

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The Democrats are celebrating the news that their party โ€œclaimed four Senate victories in four states that Donald Trump won.

I guess we can’t blame them for looking for any silver lining after Kamala Harris’ crushing defeat – and Republicans winning a government trifecta, albeit with a razor-thin majority in the House.

The Democratic Party’s official X account wrote “Democrats claimed four Senate victories in four states that Trump won. Thatโ€™s the most Senate races lost in states won by the presidential winnerโ€™s party since 2004.”

Given the Democratsโ€™ woeful election night, itโ€™s no surprise that theyโ€™re claiming hollow victories wherever possible, though admittedly I’m a bit surprised they’re still technically boasting about losing. Remember; they’re claiming a gain of four Senators to make you forget that they, on net balance, lost Senate seats.

If anything, this just indicates that Independents split their vote on these particular races.

And just remember what it is they’re trying to distract you from with this sort of claim:

Kamala Harris lost to a man she labelled Adolf Hitler in a campaign which saw two assassination attempts on his life. And she continued turning up the rhetoric despite that.

She lost not only the Electoral College or the seven battleground states, but the popular vote too. Her party remained as the minority group in the House of Representatives, and it lost control of the Senate. The soon-to-be President Trump now has full control over a federal government which he believes has persecuted him.

But hey, good thing about those four Senators!

It really does make you wonder why they bothered bragging about it.


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