Trump dances to "YMCA" at Navy 250th anniversary celebration in Norfolk

President Donald Trump attended a celebration for the 250th anniversary of the US Navy aboard the USS Harry S. Truman at Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday, October 5, in Norfolk, Virginia. The Navy estimated the crowd at 10,000 people.

Trump delivered remarks that by his own recognition bordered on making it more like a campaign event, generating applause from the crowd before closing out with a recording of his theme song, "YMCA" by Village People. "Let's face it, this is a rally," Trump told the crowd.

The president did not let the government shutdown interfere with the stop in Norfolk to salute the Navy as it celebrates its 250th anniversary.




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Trump references military operations during navy speech

Trump said at the event US forces had struck another vessel carrying drugs off Venezuela and "the Navy has supported our mission to blow the cartel terrorists the hell out of the water," adding: "There are no boats in operation.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Navy Secretary John Phelan, and other officials marked the 250th anniversary of the Navy's 1775 founding at the ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.

The event included a live-fire demonstration aboard the aircraft carrier as part of the milestone celebration for the naval service.