Pop star Woman Gaga gave a shout out to “trans folks” and the “queer neighborhood” on the Grammys on Sunday night time.
Woman Gaga delivered her transient message in help of the neighborhood after successful the award for Greatest Pop Dup/Group Efficiency alongside Bruno Mars for his or her tune “Die with a Smile.”
“Trans persons are not invisible. Trans folks deserve love, the queer neighborhood deserves to be lifted up. Music is love. Thanks,” she stated.
Woman Gaga’s assertion comes after Elle printed an interview of her saying that she “prayed” for President Donald Trump to lose his election towards Vice President Kamala Harris whereas vowing to battle the Trump administration within the second time period.
“The primary factor is I’ve a lot compassion and love for thus many individuals which might be afraid immediately,” she stated within the interview, which was performed lower than per week after Trump received the election.
“I need to acknowledge I’m a really blessed individual and I really feel actually grateful for a lot in my life day by day. I do know for lots of people this election was devastating for his or her existence and so neighborhood goes to be the primary factor,” she added. “This simply jogs my memory that we’d like one another and supporting one another is essential. I’m one in every of many individuals that helps [the LGBTQ and other marginalized] communities. And we’re not happening and not using a battle.”
With out citing any particular coverage or pledge towards the LGBTQ neighborhood from the Trump administration, Woman Gaga then stated the following 4 years will likely be a tough battle.
“We are going to stick collectively. It’s going to be onerous however I’m up for it. We’re up for it. And I simply need everybody to understand how deeply they’re cherished and never invisible,” she stated.
The Trump administration lately issued an government order solely recognizing two sexes, female and male, whereas directing federal workers to cease selling gender ideology inside their respective departments.
Throughout his inaugural tackle, the president expressed help for less than two genders: female and male. His administration has additionally banned gender-transition surgical procedure for minors.