Sia + meer Stars React to President Trump’s Rescinding of Transgender Student Protections 

Sia + More Stars React to President Trump’s Rescinding of Transgender Student Protections

If President Donald Trump thought he could quietly scale back protections afforded to transgender students yesterday (February 22), Americans far and wide (stars like Sia and Lauren Jauregui among them) have proven they will very loudly protest the move’s discrimination.

Trump’s administration revoked guidance that allowed transgender students to use the bathroom that most closely aligned with their gender identities. President Obama had instructed public schools in May 2016 to allow students to use the bathroom they felt most safe using, and threatened public funding penalties for schools that did not comply. The LGBT community saw the move as a victory for humanity: As many activists have since pointed out, if a trans man or woman cannot use the bathroom that reflects his or her identity, he or she cannot realistically exist in any public space.

“We all know that Donald Trump is a bully, but his attack on transgender children today is a new low,” said LGBT activist and chief executive of Lambda Legal Rachel Tiven.

Many stars agreed. Look at those who spoke out against Trump — and in support of trans kids — below, and if you are struggling with Trump’s policy, look to Trans Lifeline for resources and support.

I am obviously disappointed in the @POTUS decision to send the #transgender bathroom issue to the states to decide. #sisterlove

— jackie evancho (@jackieevancho) February 22, 2017

There's no reason 2 roll back rights for trans citizens or anyone else. What jobs does that create? How is that keeping the US safe? #Resist

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 23, 2017

If you support lifting fed protections of trans kids, you are supporting an act of cruelty towards kids who know enough cruelty already 2/3

— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) February 23, 2017

Trans community you are not alone. We stand with you and support you and there is help. https://t.co/SQRZPRkRFW

— josh groban (@joshgroban) February 23, 2017

Right now #LGBTQ students need to know we support them. Share a message of support and put #KindnessInAction: https://t.co/xtLrOpPfUB @GLSEN

Trans friend, if you are struggling tonight, please reach out to @TrevorProject and @Translifeline. Equality for all! #ISTANDWITHGAVIN pic.twitter.com/bgipj0rmqg

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) February 23, 2017

For anyone who feels scared or hopeless, know that we will never stop fighting for your rights.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 23, 2017

To the LGBTQ community, I'm sorry for the message that was sent today. They don't speak for all of us. We love you.

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 23, 2017

— christina applegate (@1capplegate) February 23, 2017

An executive order to target the safety of transgender students doesn't really feel like making anything great.

Give what you can to Trans Lifeline RIGHT NOW. They're going to need all the help they can get in the coming months https://t.co/vpiy7045jH

— Jeffery Self (@JefferySelf) February 23, 2017

HONESTLY fuck Donald trump???? Trans rights are fucking human rights. https://t.co/xKxQkL7pFA

— Megan Amram (@meganamram) February 23, 2017

We stand with our Trans friends. We love U we support U. Shame on U and fuck U trump #ProtectTransKids

— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) February 23, 2017

— Adore Delano (@AdoreDelano) February 23, 2017

Did you know trans people are the most targeted in hate crimes? And our solution to that is mandating who they can pee next to. Cool.

— Bryan Safi (@bryansafi) February 23, 2017

Trans kids drop out of school & commit suicide b/c of bullying. Now we can add the Secretary of Education and President 2 list of bullies.

— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) February 23, 2017

#KindnessInAction means showing up for LGBTQ students. You have my support, always. https://t.co/T3vTSfG7U3 @GLSEN

— Nina Dobrev (@ninadobrev) February 23, 2017

This is disgusting. This is unacceptable. I #StandWithGavin and every Trans person who deserve nothing less than protection and equality. https://t.co/IK5TO8nWQ8

— Brie Larson (@brielarson) February 23, 2017

To young trans folk: Remember this is your school too. You deserve equal access, affirmation & education. You belong. Nothing is wrong w you

— Janet Mock (@janetmock) February 23, 2017

Trans rights are human rights. #protecttranskids https://t.co/MZkJonCcfv

— Jack Falahee (@RestingPlatypus) February 23, 2017

trans kids lives now in danger after a very short sense of false security. THE BLOOD IS ON YOUR HANDS, TRUMP SUPPORTERS. WAKE THE FUCK UP

— michelle visage (@michellevisage) February 23, 2017

Trans kids: You are LOVED, SUPPORTED, and VALID. I (and SO many others) are here for you. #protecttranskids

— Scott Hoying (@scotthoying) February 23, 2017

.@Lavernecox breaks it down for u. This is about "whether trans ppl have a right to exist is public space." pic.twitter.com/jCI9v2ArYk

— Cameron Esposito (@cameronesposito) February 23, 2017

We need to protect trans youth and stand up against this cruelty that hurts our kids. Support @Translifeline

— Ellen Page (@EllenPage) February 22, 2017

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Filed Under: Adore Delano | Andy Richter | Billy Eichner | Brie Larson | Cameron Esposito | Diane Warren | Ellen DeGeneres | Ellen Page | Jack Falahee | Jackie Evancho | Josh Groban | Katy Perry | Lauren Jauregui | Laverne Cox | Michelle Visage | Nina Dobrev | Patricia Arquette | Scott Hoying | Sia Category: Celebrity News | News

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