Chappell Roan announces her support for Kamala Harris following criticism online

Pop star Chappell Roan faced backlash from her liberal fanbase after she mentioned in an interview that she didn’t feel pressured to endorse a candidate for the 2024 presidential election due to issues with both parties. Critics accused her of being a “closet Republican” and slammed her for not fully endorsing Democratic policies, especially on LGBTQ issues. Roan responded to the backlash on TikTok by clarifying that she would be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris, but was not endorsing her entirely. She cited reasons such as transgender issues and viewpoints on the Israel-Hamas conflict for her hesitation to fully endorse the Democratic ticket. Roan, who is openly lesbian, also criticized a White House statement opposing gender-affirming surgeries for minors. Despite her comments, Harris has been seen as a strong LGBTQ ally throughout her career. Roan has been vocal about her political views, including rejecting a White House invitation to perform for Pride. She ended her TikTok video by encouraging her fans to vote for the candidate they believe in the most, rather than settling for what is currently offered. Some fans have started to understand her perspective, with one pop culture news account apologizing for not realizing the seriousness of the situation earlier.

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