Madonna Defends Trans Community In Response To Trump Policies
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Madonna has once again emerged as a staunch defender of the trans community, vehemently condemning the anti-trans rhetoric and policies propagated by President Donald Trump.
The music icon, who is known for her unwavering support of LGBTQIA+ rights, expressed her dismay through an Instagram story on March 7.
鈥淚t breaks my heart to witness the pain of trans-people who are not accepted by a society that fears them because they are different鈥� she wrote.
鈥淗ow can we know what it feels like? Have we walked in their shoes?鈥�
Madonna, who has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights for decades, emphasised the importance of empathy, calling out the 鈥渓ynch mob mentality鈥� towards the transgender community.
鈥淭he lynch mob mentality in this country is at an all time high. The excitement people get from watching people go down or be silenced, be blacklisted is disturbing. The enjoyment we get from other peoples pain is a sin鈥� she continued.
鈥淗umanity should put more time and effort into lifting people up and support anyone who is striving to be the better version of themselves鈥� she concluded.
Her comments come in response to actions of the Trump administration who have implemented a series of anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders.
These measures included restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as a ban on trans individuals serving in the military and removal of any reference to the transgender community on the official government Stonewall online memorial. This week President Trump even went so far as to claim that the previous administration had spent millions of dollars on creating 鈥渢ransgender mice鈥� a statement that was later proven to not be true by fact checkers at CNN.
Madonna’s advocacy for LGBTQIA+ rights is not a new phenomenon. Since the 1980s, she has used her platform to champion the rights of marginalised groups, cementing her a beloved icon within the community. From her iconic performances that celebrate queer culture to her vocal support of AIDS research and activism, Madonna has consistently been fighting for equality for our community.
It鈥檚 so sad to watch our new Government slowly dismantling all the Freedoms we have been fighting for and WON over the years. 馃彸锔忊�嶐煂堭煉�
Don鈥檛 give up the Fight!鈥� Madonna (@Madonna)
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