Trump claims he’s winning the gay vote, says he plays ‘YMCA’ as walk-off

Trump told Fox News he’s proud of his support among gay voters, crediting his New York roots and campaign music for his appeal
Trump told Fox News that playing the ‘gay national anthem’ at rallies boosted his appeal among gay voters (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Trump told Fox News that playing the ‘gay national anthem’ at rallies boosted his appeal among gay voters (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)


WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump on Thursday, March 26, claimed, “No Republican has ever gotten the gay vote like I did,” during a wide-ranging interview on Fox News.

Discussing his popularity, Trump noted, “I even played the ‘gay national anthem’ as my walk-off,” referring to his use of the song 'YMCA.'

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During a phone-in session on 'The Five,' the conversation turned toward rumors regarding Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. 

Co-host Jesse Watters asked Trump if the CIA had informed him that the new Ayatollah was gay.

Trump responded that while he had heard such reports from various sources, such a reputation would be dangerous in that region.

“Well, they did say that, but I don’t know if it was only them, I think a lot of people are saying that, which puts him at a bad start in that particular country,” Trump said.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 22:  Pride Flags decorate Christopher Park on June 22, 2020 in New York Ci
Pride flags decorated Christopher Park in New York City on June 22, 2020 (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Trump then shifted the focus to groups that support Palestinian causes, expressing disbelief at their advocacy.

He argued that the regimes these groups defend are often violently oppressive toward the very people marching for them.

Regarding women’s rights in those areas, he remarked, “But, they kill women if you don’t wear a certain group of — if you don’t wear a certain cloth all over your face, you have no chance of living.”

He was even more direct about the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community in those territories.

“When I look at ‘Gays for Palestine,’ but they kill gays — they kill them instantly. They throw them off buildings. And I’m saying, ‘Who are the gays for Palestine?’ They have a significant amount of gays for Palestine,” Trump added. 

President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Trump spoke during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on March 26, 2026, in Washington (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump highlights record support from gay voters

The president used these comparisons to highlight his own relationship with gay voters, asserting that his appeal to the community is a source of pride.

He specifically cited his campaign music as a factor in his success, stating, “Now, I think, you know, I did very well with the gay vote, okay? I even played the ‘gay national anthem’ as my walk-off.”

He suggested his upbringing in a major metropolitan area like New York City might be why he resonates with this group more than previous GOP candidates.

“But the ‘gay national anthem’ was my walk-off and I think it probably — but think, gays for Palestine, but they kill gays in Palestine. So when they hear that I think probably we can talk about them and it shouldn’t be too hard,” he added.

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