Staff Reports
Demi Lovato is back in the spotlight, but not for the reasons she might hope. The pop star, who has made headlines for her ever-changing relationship with pronouns, recently took to Instagram to assure her fans who identify as transgender or non-binary that “we will get thru this.” This message came hot on the heels of President Trump’s decisive move to have the federal government recognize only two genders: male and female.
Lovato, who has flip-flopped between various pronouns like a weather vane in a hurricane, seems determined to stand in solidarity with those who feel similarly trapped in the whirlwind of self-identification. Her Instagram stories were nothing short of a rallying cry for her followers. She insisted that all who identify as transgender or non-binary should know they are “validated” and “loved,” regardless of what any government policy states. Those words might read as heartfelt to some, but to anyone with a sense of pragmatism, they appear as yet another attempt to cling to increasingly fragile notions of identity.
Demi Lovato has called out Donald Trump after he signed an order stating that the US will only recognise two sexes, male and female.
Lovato, who came out as non-binary in 2021, wrote in an Instagram story on Tuesday 21 January:
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The timing of Lovato’s message comes just after Trump’s inauguration speech where he made it abundantly clear that there are only two genders in the eyes of the federal government. The crowd reportedly erupted in applause, further cementing the sentiment that some people are ready to return to common sense rather than endless rounds of debate over gender identity. Lovato, in her usual fashion, seems to embrace the confusion instead of embracing simplicity alongside many Americans.
Trump’s stance on gender, while predictably setting off social media fireworks, was nothing short of a promise kept. During his campaign, he made it clear that his administration would put an end to what he termed “transgender lunacy.” He laid out an ambitious agenda that included banning transgender individuals from military service and ensuring parental rights over their children’s well-being are prioritized over radical ideologies. While the Left may view this as draconian, many on the right see it as a long-overdue return to reality.
Lovato’s apparent exhaustion with the complexities of modern identity is a grand reflection of today’s cultural climate. As she transitioned back to using she/her pronouns, it raises the age-old question of what stability means in a society that champions fluid identities. Perhaps the relentless pursuit of diverse expression led to her fatigue. After all, which is more exhausting: keeping up with the latest identity trends or simply being comfortable in one’s own skin?
In a world that seems increasingly divided over identity issues, Lovato’s entreaty to hang in there might sound heartfelt to some, but for many, it’s just another round of identity gymnastics in a circus no one asked to join. The nation may be moving toward a clearer understanding of gender definitions under Trump’s direction, which may ultimately lead to a sigh of relief for those who crave simplicity over spectacle.
