Madonna has criticized Donald Trump’s decision not to recognize World AIDS Day. The pop star has publicly condemned the move as “ridiculous” and “unthinkable.” In a new Instagram post, the singer reflected on the significance of the day. She also expressed concern over the administration’s decision.
Madonna slams Donald Trump for AIDS Day
Madonna has publicly criticized Donald Trump and his administration for their decision to avoid formally acknowledging World AIDS Day. The singer commemorated the occasion on Instagram, condemning the decision and highlighting the impact of the AIDS crisis on millions of lives.
In her post, Madonna reflected on the importance of December 1, writing, “Today is World AIDS Day. For four decades, this day has been internationally recognized around the world by people from all walks of life, because millions of people’s lives have been touched by the HIV crisis.”
Talking about the administration’s decision, the pop star wrote, “Donald Trump has announced that World AIDS Day should no longer be acknowledged. It’s one thing to order federal agents to refrain from commemorating this day, but to ask the general public to pretend it never happened is ridiculous, it’s absurd, it’s unthinkable.”
Madonna also pointed to the personal losses she has witnessed due to the disease. Without naming anyone particular, she wrote, “I bet he’s never watched his best friend die of AIDS, held their hand, and watched the blood drain from their face as they took their last breath at the age of 23.” She noted that the list of people she has lost to the disease “is pretty long.” She added, “I’m sure many of you out there can relate.”
Madonna concluded her message by urging followers to continue honoring the day. She emphasized that there is still no cure for AIDS. The 67-year-old added that people continue to lose their lives to the disease. She added, “I refuse to acknowledge that these people have died in vain. And I will continue to honor World AIDS Day, and I hope you will honor it with me.”
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on Mandatory.
