Lady Gaga made headlines during her acceptance speech at the 2025 Grammy Awards, delivering a powerful message that many interpreted as a direct critique of President Donald Trump. The moment came when she and Bruno Mars accepted the award for Best Pop Duo or Group Performance for their hit song “Die With a Smile.” While Gaga didn’t mention Trump by name, her words resonated deeply with the audience and beyond.
During her speech, Gaga emphasized the importance of supporting marginalized communities, particularly the trans community. “Trans people are not invisible,” she declared. “Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love.” Her remarks were met with roaring applause from the crowd, and they quickly gained traction online, sparking conversations about the current political climate.
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
— Variety (@Variety) February 3, 2025
Gaga’s comments come amid a series of controversial actions taken by Trump since his return to the White House. One of his first moves was signing an executive order that limits gender recognition to male and female, a decision that has drawn widespread criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates. Gaga, who has long been an outspoken supporter of trans rights, didn’t shy away from addressing the challenges ahead. In a recent interview, she expressed her determination to resist policies targeting marginalized groups, stating, “We’re not going down without a fight.”
“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
— best of chappell roan (@bestofchappell) February 3, 2025
The Grammy stage wasn’t the only place where trans rights were championed that night. Chappell Roan also spoke out on the red carpet, emphasizing the resilience of the trans community. “Trans people have always existed and will forever exist,” she said. “No matter what happens, they will never take trans joy away.” Roan’s heartfelt words echoed Gaga’s sentiment, reinforcing the idea that the music industry stands in solidarity with those facing adversity.
This year’s Grammys marked the first major awards show since Trump’s presidency began, and it seems Hollywood is ready to voice its dissent once again. During Trump’s previous term, award shows often became platforms for political statements. With Biden’s presidency, such moments became less frequent, but now, artists are stepping up to challenge the status quo once more.
