Chappell Roan on why she feels “no pressure” to officially endorse a presidential candidate
Chappell Roan has said she feels “no pressure” to officially endorse a presidential candidate ahead of the forthcoming US elections.
The singer-songwriter has said she has chosen not to back Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, arguing that there are “problems on both sides”.
She told The Guardian: “I have so many issues with our government in every way. There are so many things that I would want to change. So I don’t feel pressured to endorse someone. There’s problems on both sides.”
Roan added: “I encourage people to use your critical thinking skills, use your vote – vote small, vote for what’s going on in your city.”
The singer-songwriter went on to say that she wants to see a change in trans rights in the US. “They cannot have cis people making decisions for trans people, period,” Roan argued.
Of the two candidates, Harris has been a longtime advocate for trans rights and the LGBTQ+ community. She has also featured Roan’s music in her campaign, including the song ‘Femininomenon’.
Roan has previously protested against President Biden’s administration declining an invitation from The White House to perform for a Pride event.
She said at the the 2024 Governors Ball 2024: “This is a response to the White House, who asked me to preform for Pride. We want liberty, justice, and freedom for all. When you do that, that’s when I’ll come.”
Despite that she urged people to make their voices heard in a recent interview with Rolling Stone.
She said: “Right now, it’s more important than ever to use your vote, and I will do whatever it takes to protect people’s civil rights, especially the LGBTQ+ community. My ethics and values will always align with that, and that hasn’t changed with a different nominee.
“I feel lucky to be alive during an incredibly historic time period when a woman of colour is a presidential nominee.”
A host of other stars most notably Taylor Swift and Charli XCX have endorsed Harris as their presidential candidate.
Harris has since shared that she is “very proud” of the former’s endorsement while the latter’s tweet was adopted by the Democrat nominee’s campaign team.
Billie Eilish and Finneas also recently championed Harris while Eilish’s ‘When the Party’s Over’ recently featured in the Democrat’s Ad on reproductive care.
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