Madonna says Trump administration is ‘slowly dismantling’ Americans’ freedoms

  • Madonna criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for actions that she believes are dismantling Americans’ freedoms, stating, “It’s so sad to watch our new government slowly dismantling all the freedoms we have been fighting for and won over the years.”
  • Following Trump’s inauguration, he signed executive orders affecting transgender rights and climate change policies, which Madonna publicly opposed, expressing her solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Madonna expressed feelings of heartbreak over Trump’s presidency, saying, “It felt like someone died,” and described the election outcome as a betrayal of women.
  • In previous comments, Madonna stated she had considered violent thoughts regarding the White House but clarified that she does not promote violence, emphasizing a desire for a "revolution of love.

Left-Leaning Perspective

  • Madonna criticized the Trump administration for “slowly dismantling all the freedoms we have been fighting for and won over the years” in a recent social media post.
  • The Trump administration signed an order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military, labeling gender-affirming care as “mutilation.”
  • Sarah Kate Ellis, president of GLAAD, stated that transgender individuals serve honorably in the military and targeting them is discriminatory.
  • Madonna has been a long-time advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, speaking out against discrimination and supporting marriage equality initiatives.

Right-Leaning Perspective

  • Singer Madonna criticized the Trump administration for its actions against freedoms, stating, “It’s so sad to watch our new government slowly dismantling all the freedoms we have been fighting for and won over the years.”
  • Madonna expressed concern over Trump’s executive order restricting gender-affirming care for individuals under 19 and reversing protections for transgender individuals in the military.
  • Madonna, an advocate for queer rights, urged citizens to continue fighting against the government’s changes, which she believes undermine hard-won progress.
  • GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis also condemned the executive order, calling it discriminatory towards service members based on their individuality and preferences.

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