Crowd Goes Wild As Trump Dances To ‘YMCA’ At US Navy’s 250th Anniversary Event | Watch

Crowd goes wild for the Trump dance as President Donald Trump visited Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday to celebrate the US Navy’s 250th anniversary. Despite the ongoing government shutdown, Trump used the event to praise the Navy and himself, ending his speech with a dance to the Village People’s “YMCA,” drawing cheers and laughter from the estimated 10,000 attendees.The partial government shutdown, now in its fifth day, has left thousands of federal employees furloughed and delayed key projects in Democratic-run areas like New York and Chicago. Trump criticized Democrats for the shutdown, promising that service members would receive all their pay despite the stalemate. Senate Democrats cited concerns over healthcare subsidies, Medicaid cuts, and spending priorities in rejecting efforts to continue government operations.Military Celebration And DemonstrationsTrump and First Lady Melania Trump visited the USS George HW Bush, meeting sailors, handing out challenge coins, and observing military demonstrations. Navy destroyers fired missiles, SEALs descended from helicopters, and fighter jets catapulted off the aircraft carrier, showing the Navy’s capabilities. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Navy Secretary John Phelan, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins, and former White House doctor Rep. Ronny Jackson were also present.Trump’s Focus On Military SupportTrump has increasingly leaned on military support, proposing the use of troops to patrol U.S. cities and describing American cities as potential training grounds. Officials, including Hegseth, are reshaping Pentagon culture with directives such as “male-level” physical fitness standards while ending so-called “woke” policies.The administration has also taken action against Caribbean drug cartels, carrying out four strikes on boats allegedly involved in trafficking.(With inputs from AP)