A plane filled with passengers en route to Washington, D.C., celebrated President Donald Trump's inauguration by playing “YMCA,” a song associated with the commander-in-chief's campaign.
Sarah Rogers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, shared a video of her “unique” flying experience on Southwest Airlines on TikTok, which has since garnered more than 2 million views.
Rogers told Fox News Digital that her husband surprised her with tickets to President Trump's inauguration for Christmas.
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“I'm not usually a very political person, but over the past year or so I've become quite involved with the Trump campaign…and [my husband] I knew I was really invested in this,” Rogers said.
“When I found out Trump won and he was going to be president, he decided to book this trip for me…We spent money on it and for me it was worth it. It was a Christmas present. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. ”
Rogers flew from Oklahoma to Houston, had a layover there, and departed for the nation's capital on Sunday.
She said she and other passengers were waiting quietly at the gate when someone on the plane stood up and started waving a Trump sign. At that moment, cheers erupted from the other travelers.
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Mr Rogers said he felt most passengers realized they were “a little bit on the same page”.
On a flight from Houston to Washington, D.C., the flight attendant played “YMCA” over the intercom to celebrate President Donald Trump's inauguration. (Sarah Rogers/@sarahrogers44_)
“Once we all arrived on board and everything was completed, there was a feeling that everyone was excited to be going to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration,” she added.
“Before we take off, [flight attendant] I was like, “I just wanted to ask, is anyone on this plane going to the inauguration?'' Then everyone started cheering. ”
As the plane landed on the tarmac in Washington, D.C., Village People's “YMCA” began to play over the intercom and the cabin lights switched to red and blue.
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In a video recorded by Rogers, passengers can be seen performing the iconic choreography associated with the 1978 disco number.
Southwest Airlines passengers joined in the fun by performing the “YMCA” choreography before landing in Washington, D.C., for President Trump's inauguration. (Sarah Rogers/@sarahrogers44_)
Rogers said not everyone on the plane was going to the inauguration, and some passengers didn't participate in the celebration, but he still wanted to be respectful and let everyone “enjoy their moment.” spoke.
“I was on a plane and then [the flight crew] playing [the “Y.M.C.A.”]which I wasn't expecting at all, but it was a really fun atmosphere,” she added.
“Everyone thinks [is] It's really full of hope…that song really brought everyone together in that moment in anticipation of what the next four years will bring. Because it was like a Trump song, even though there wasn't necessarily a political meaning behind it. We all came together in a way and felt very unified. ”
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Many TikTok users responded to Rogers' video in the comments section.
The Village People's song “YMCA” has become associated with President Donald Trump over the past year, as it was used throughout his election campaign. (Evan Vucci/Associated Press)
One TikTok user wrote, “Give that crew a raise! Let's go to America!!!”
“That's amazing!! That was the best thing.” [flight] I don’t even want to fly!!!,” another user commented.
“They did this on the plane we were coming to. [into] DC yesterday! Most fun ever!!!,” wrote another.
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When Rogers arrived in Washington, D.C., she woke up at 3 a.m. on Inauguration Day and stood in line for five hours in the freezing cold before entering Capital One Arena to watch the ceremony.
A Southwest Airlines passenger documented a “unique” experience on the eve of Inauguration Day after the flight attendant played “YMCA” as the plane touched down in Washington, DC. (Sarah Rogers/@sarahrogers44_ | Getty Images)
She said the “YMCA” continues to follow her throughout the city as people play the song over speakers and do “Trump dances” on the streets of D.C.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Southwest Airlines for comment.
