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However, Willis provides an intriguing counterpoint: he chose not to publicly protest Trump's use of YMCA because he recognized that the song's renewed popularity gave it new life, and he approached it pragmatically, acknowledging that the financial benefits were valuable. His stance signals a subtle cultural shift—artists becoming more relaxed about their work being politically co-opted, viewing it as a transient moment rather than an existential affront.