Ariana Grande responded to President Donald Trump’s recent anti-trans executive order with a powerful statement of solidarity for the transgender community. Following the announcement of the executive order, which restricts federal recognition of gender beyond the binary of male and female, Ariana used her platform to amplify the voices of activists and advocates.
She shared a statement from Advocates for Trans Equality on her Instagram Stories, which read:
“Today is a tough day for our community. The incoming administration campaigned on attacking trans people’s lives, healthcare, and dignity. No matter what comes, we will protect each other. We’ve fought even harder battles before—and won. We’ll do it again.”
Additionally, Ariana posted a quote from Matt Bernstein, a prominent influencer, expressing unwavering support for trans people:
“Let’s be very clear: queer and trans people were here before Donald Trump and will continue to be here after he’s dead. Whether or not you want us to exist is secondary to the simple fact that we do.”
These actions reflect Ariana’s continued commitment to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and her firm stance against policies that undermine the dignity and recognition of the trans community.