At the 2026 World Cup draw, Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum that he loved the Village People, saying, “I love them” and “They make me happy” while dancing to “YMCA,” according to a lip reader. President Donald Trump, seated with First Lady Melania Trump, speaks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, as The Village People YMCA sings on stage, at the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photoeeee Trump) signature “YMCA” dance during the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, which delighted the crowd — and then launched into praise for the Village People in a conversation with Canadian and Mexican leaders. According to UK-based forensic lip reader Jeremy Freeman, Trump was seen “clinching” the letters of the iconic disco track as he encouraged First Lady Melania Trump to join in. “I love it,” Trump told Carney Freeman, who saw Trump turn to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the performance. “I love it,” Trump said, according to Freeman. While standing with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the first lady, Trump also tried to convince Melania to sing or dance along. “They make me happy” After his quick dance, Trump apparently explained to Carney and Sheinbaum why he enjoys the group so much. “Come on, they make me happy,” Trump said, referring to the Village People — who performed at his inauguration festivities earlier this year. World Cup unity amid trade tensions The US, Canada and Mexico are jointly hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Trump suggested the three leaders were on good terms ahead of the global event. “We’re getting along,” Trump told reporters at the Kennedy Center. Tariffs still loom large Despite Trump’s optimism, tensions remain. Since taking office, he has: -35% tariff on Canadian imports -25% tax on Mexican goods -Additional duties on steel, aluminum, autos, lumber and copper Friday’s meeting was Trump’s first personal meeting with Sheinbaum and his first private conversation with Carney since he cut off trade talks with Canada in October.