Lady Gaga delivered a stirring message of support for the trans community during her acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammy Awards, a moment widely seen as a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s policies. Accepting the award for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance with Bruno Mars for their song “Die With a Smile,” Gaga took the opportunity to highlight the importance of inclusivity and love.
“Trans people are not invisible,” she proclaimed. “Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love.” Her words struck a chord with the audience, earning thunderous applause and quickly spreading across social media. Though she didn’t explicitly mention Trump, her message was unmistakably tied to his recent executive order, which restricts gender recognition to male and female—a policy that has sparked outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates.
Lady Gaga: "Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love, the queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love. Thank you." #GRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/aoAOZ1njAl
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Gaga has long been a vocal ally of the trans community, and her latest remarks reflect her unwavering commitment to the cause. In a recent interview, she expressed her disappointment over Trump’s election victory, stating that she prayed for Kamala Harris to win. Despite the challenges posed by Trump’s presidency, Gaga remains optimistic. “We’re not going down without a fight,” she declared. “We will stick together. It’s going to be hard, but we’re up for it.”
“It’s brutal right now, but trans people have always existed and they will forever exist. They will never take trans joy away, and that has to be protected more than anything. I’m trying my best to really stand up for you.”
— Chappell Roan’s interview for GLAAD at the #GRAMMYs. pic.twitter.com/BW1q7cAo4D
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Chappell Roan also joined the chorus of support for trans rights, using the red carpet as a platform to speak out. “Trans people have always existed and will forever exist,” she said. “No matter what happens, they will never take trans joy away.” Roan’s words underscored the resilience of the trans community and the importance of standing in solidarity with them.
The 2025 Grammys marked the first major awards show since Trump’s return to the White House, and it seems clear that artists are prepared to push back against his divisive policies. By using their platforms to advocate for marginalized communities, performers like Gaga and Roan are sending a powerful message of resistance and hope.
