Lady Gaga: Trump Has 'Endangered Lives' with Trans Ban

Lady Gaga has responded to Trump's transgender military ban announced yesterday morning, condemning the President's attack on the trans community, and saying he's "endangered" their lives.

\u201cThe message you have just sent has endangered the lives of people all over the United States and overseas bravely serving our nation @POTUS\u201d
— Lady Gaga (@Lady Gaga) 1501103416

\u201c.@Potus Research says at least 1/2 of High School, University Students, & Employed Young People rarely/never discuss mental issues w/ anyone\u201d
— Lady Gaga (@Lady Gaga) 1501103892

\u201cMany of these young people are transgender & suffer daily from the exact types of social isolation & targeting ur message encourages @POTUS\u201d
— Lady Gaga (@Lady Gaga) 1501104503

\u201c. @POTUS Sincerely, did you know of the group you singled out today, 45% of them ages (18 to 24) have attempted suicide already?\u201d
— Lady Gaga (@Lady Gaga) 1501105226

\u201cWithin the Trans Community are many also who are strong & brave. They should be able to serve if they wish. To have honor if they do @POTUS\u201d
— Lady Gaga (@Lady Gaga) 1501106736

Gaga's been joined by a slew of artists and celebrities who have criticized Trump's controversial ban. Other musicians include Tegan and Sara, who posted:

\u201cI have complex feelings about the military but banning trans people sets a dangerous and shameful precedent about who matters. This is f'd.\u201d
— Tegan and Sara (@Tegan and Sara) 1501081864

We love our trans family and we will fight no mater what bullshit bans or garbage-hate is thrown into the path of progress. You're amazing and brave and vital and beautiful and you deserve to be seen and treated with respect!
A post shared by Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) on Jul 26, 2017 at 9:51am PDT

Other singers have also shared their support for the trans community--one such star is Ariana Grande:

A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on Jul 26, 2017 at 10:55am PDT

Scores more have been vocal about the cause, including leaders from every corner of the nation, from Caitlyn Jenner to Chelsea Manning and John McCain.

Lady Gaga's response comes days before her Joanne World Tour is set to begin in Vancouver on August 1.

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