The queens of the Drag Race universe are reacting to news of Donald Trump winning a second term as President.
The Republican party’s historically anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is troubling to think about as the nation awaits the transition of power in January. For now, some of our favorite drag artists are sharing messages of hope and unity during this uncertain time.
“To my trans community, I’m sorry our country had failed us, I’m sorry that hate is deeply rooted in this country,” wrote Season 14’s Jasmine Kennedie, who came out as trans during her run on Drag Race. “Trump spent most of his ad revenue in anti-trans ads, and it worked, unfortunately. But we must stick together, stay safe, and protect each other these next 4 years.”
Luxx Noir London, a finalist on season fifteen of the flagship franchise issued a lengthy statement on X, writing that the result was “truly disheartening”, but that the queer community “haven’t allowed adversity to stop us from fighting for what we believe in and we shouldn’t start now.”
“These are the cards we’ve been dealt and we CANNOT let them define us or our existence,” she concluded. “The fight isn’t over.”
To my trans community, I’m sorry our country had failed us, I’m sorry that hate is deeply rooted in this country. Trump spent most of his ad revenue in anti trans ads, and it worked unfortunately. But we must stick together, stay safe, and protect each other these next 4 years
— Jasmine(Mouth Almighty)Kennedie (@jasminekennedie) November 6, 2024
Transgender queen Bosco called out the differences in the campaign tactics of both parties. “We can rightfully point out the flaws of the Democrat’s campaign until we are blue in the face but the fact is the Republicans ran a f**king god awful garbage campaign filled with nonstop controversies and a sundowning felon candidate but still won,” she said.
“This is what “America” wanted.”
Meanwhile, Kornbread had a message strictly for the Trump supporters. “This for Trump Supporters and Trump Supporters only,” the queen wrote. “Everyone else can keep scrolling! Ummm hoe don’t let that man being in office give you false confidence thinking you can walk around bothering folks like yall superior. I keep something sharp under my wig. So keep it cute.”
This for Trump Supporters and Trump Supporters only. Everyone else can keep scrolling!
— 🌽 Pan de Elote🌽 (@kornbreadTMFS) November 6, 2024
Ummm hoe don’t let that man being in office give you false confidence thinking you can walk around bothering folks like yall superior.
I keep something sharp under my wig. So keep it cute.
And All-Stars winner Angeria Paris VanMicheals is asking what, no doubt, everyone in the community is thinking.
“So the questions are…. what’s happens now? Will we as a community be safe?? Will I still be able to do drag and have places to perform?? Will everything that I’ve worked so hard to build be taken away??
LGBTQ+ Americans were already faced with am abundance of anti-LGBTQ before his victory. From Republican-backed drag bans to Trump’s campaign advertisements using anti-transgender ideas were just a few examples of the party's ideals.
However, community advocates are already teaming up, vowing to continue the fight for equality in this new era.
Our freedoms and rights are worth the fight. While we are heartbroken, our community is not broken.
— HRC 🥥🌴 (@HRC) November 6, 2024
We will continue the work to make sure each of us can live the promise of America. We will continue to show up in our fight for equality. pic.twitter.com/yYr7fJEiYj
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