USA Freedom Kids
USA Freedom Kids | |
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| Origin | Naples, Florida, U.S. |
| Years active | 2015 – present |
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| Website | www |
USA Freedom Kids, sometimes referred to as USA Freedom Girls,[1][2] is a dancing girl group, known for performing to their song "Freedom's Call" at a Donald Trump rally in Pensacola, Florida, in January 2016 during his presidential campaign.
History
There are 5 girls in USA Freedom Kids: Alexis, age 8, Bianca, age 11, Izzy, age 11, Sarah, age 13, and Victoria, age 12. The group was formed and is managed by Alexis' father, Jeff Popick,[3][4] a former television stunt man and Trump supporter.[5] They came together from a casting call. Sarah, a member of the group has been blind since birth.[6] The group is from Naples, Florida.[7]
Bianca, Alexis, and Elena performed the song "Freedom's Call" at the January 13, 2016 Donald Trump rally in Pensacola, Florida, during his 2016 presidential campaign.[7][8][5] The performance was viewed more than 2 million times on YouTube by January 15.[9] "Freedom's Call" was written by Jeff Popick and is sung to the tune of George M. Cohan's "Over There" (1917), which was popularized during World Wars I and II.[3][10]
The group also performed in front of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.[11]
On August 30, 2016, the group sued Trump's campaign for not paying for their performance; it was at least the sixth lawsuit against the campaign.[12][13]
Reception
In response to the group's January 2016 performance, Sophie Gilbert of The Atlantic said, "To quote New Girl, this is what every day is like in North Korea."[9] The Huffington Post' Paul Blumenthal tweeted: "Unsurprisingly, American fascism is kind of tacky."[9] James Corden of The Late Late Show called the performance "horrific".[3] Glen Weldon, an NPR pop culture contributor, said in disbelief, "I don't. Is this. What."[9]
The USA Freedom Kids were named one of the "45 Americans Who Defined the Election" by Time.[14]
Parodies
The group was parodied by Jimmy Kimmel Live!, who had the "Number One America Liberty Children" perform a song in support of Jeb Bush.[15]
The parody group "USA Freedom Grown-Ups", comprising four women and one man,[16] performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.[17][18] Colbert introduced the group by saying, "Well folks, Donald Trump thinks he can get away with [neglecting to pay the group], but I'm going to hold him accountable and get his attention with a flashy song-and-dance number. And because I don't think children should be involved in the dirty world of politics, here with a new song for Donald Trump, please welcome the USA Freedom Grown-Ups."[19] The song was sung to the same tune as "Freedom's Call" and included the lyrics, "Don't be such a douche, pay your I-O-Youche"[16] and "That might be your real hair, but you're a fake billionaire. Pay people what they've earned, and release your tax returns!"[19]
Discography
- Freedom Reborn (2016)[20]
Singles
- "National Anthem Part 2!" (September 8, 2015)[21]
- "Freedom's Call" (November 11, 2015)[22]
- "American Mommies" (April 22, 2016)[23]
References
- ^ Stampler, Laura. "Why This All-Girls Singing Group Is Suing Donald Trump for $15,000". Teen Vogue.
- ^ "Here's the story behind the incredible performance by 3 young children at a Donald Trump rally". Business Insider.
- ^ a b c "USA Freedom Kids: Trump Says He'll Listen to Our CD All Night". Inside Edition. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Our Interview with the Patriotic Preteen Girls Singing Donald Trump's Praises". Vice Media. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ a b Flores, Reena (January 15, 2016). "At Trump rally, USA Freedom Kids flaunt their "Ameritude"". CBS News. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "Behind the Music: Donald Trump's USA Freedom Kids by VICE MEDIA". Vice Media. February 12, 2016.
- ^ a b "Donald Trump's USA Freedom Kids Do a Song and Dance at Convention". People. 21 July 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "USA Freedom Kids Are in Dispute with Trump". The New York Times. 28 July 2016.
- ^ a b c d "'USA Freedom Kids' Sing About 'Crushing' Enemies at Donald Trump Rally, Performance Goes Viral". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ Gass, Nick (January 14, 2016). "The complete lyrics to the infectious 'USA Freedom Kids' song from the Donald Trump rally". Politico. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "USA Freedom Kids sing at RNC in Cleveland". WKYC. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ CNN, Eli Watkins. "USA Freedom Kids v. Donald Trump: Dancing kids group sues".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Here it is: USA Freedom Kids v. Donald J. Trump for President Inc". The Washington Post.
- ^ "45 Americans Who Defined the Election". Time. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
- ^ "Jeb Bush Gets His Own USA Freedom Kids". American Broadcasting Company. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Editor, Lee Moran Trends; Post, The Huffington Post (5 August 2016). "The USA Freedom Grown-Ups Are Donald Trump's Worst Nightmare". Retrieved November 13, 2016.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ "A Song for When Donald Trump Cheats Singing Children of Money (Video)". The Advocate. 9 August 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "Stephen Colbert taunts Trump with his "USA Freedom Grown-Ups"". The A.V. Club. August 5, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ a b "Stephen Colbert showcases new song to mock Donald Trump for stiffing trio of young girls". The Week. 5 August 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "Freedom Reborn". iTunes. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "National Anthem Part 2! - Single". iTunes. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "Freedom's Call - Single". iTunes. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
- ^ "American Mommies - Single". iTunes. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Trump's 'USA Freedom Kids' sing at rally on YouTube (Northwest Florida Daily News, January 14, 2016)
