Lady Gaga vows ‘we’re not going down without a fight’ in fiery interview after Trump election victory

Lady Gaga vowed to continue fighting for the LGBTQ+ community following the 2024 presidential election, which she called ‘devastating’ for so many.

In a new Elle interview, which took place six days after the results of the American election were announced, the singer, 38, reflected on her reaction to Donald Trump stepping into the role as the 45th president of the United States.

‘What’s bizarre is I did not write this album thinking that this would happen. I prayed it would not. But here we are,’ the Poker Face hitmaker said ahead of the release of her seventh record, Mayhem, which is due out on March 7.

She continued: ‘The main thing is I have so much compassion and love for so many people that are afraid today. I want to acknowledge I’m a very blessed person and I feel really grateful for so much in my life every day.’

The 13-time Grammy winner, who endorsed Kamala Harris, went on to note that she knows ‘for a lot of people this election was devastating for their existence and so community is going to be the number one thing.’

Lady Gaga vowed to continue fighting for the LGBTQ+ community following the 2024 presidential election, which she called ‘devastating’ for so many

‘This just reminds me that we need each other and supporting each other is important. I am one of many people that supports [the LGBTQIA+ and other marginalized] communities,’ she added. ‘And we’re not going down without a fight.’

The Joker: Folie à Deux star (born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) added: ‘We will stick together. It’s going to be hard but I’m up for it. We’re up for it. And I just want everyone to know how deeply they’re loved and not invisible.’

Gaga, an outspoken Democrat, also revealed how she plans on making a difference.

‘That means: reaching out to people that I love, being available, understanding that what I’m going through is very different from so many people that I care about. That’s been important for me, yes, I’m devastated, but what does it mean for me versus someone else?’ she explained.

The performer noted that she plans on continuing her work supporting grassroots communities and using her platform to speak out as she always has.

‘Maybe because I’ve been doing this since I was 20, I have realised that what you say publicly from a big microphone is sometimes just as powerful as what you say in private. Who you are in the public facing eye is who you want to be when no one’s looking,’ Gaga concluded.

Back in 2021, the Oscar winner performed at Joe Biden’s inauguration, which she has called one of the proudest moments of her career.

Last year, she joined Kamala Harris on Election Day Eve at a rally, near Pittsburgh, where she sang America the Beautiful.

In a new Elle interview, which took place six days after the results of the American election were announced, the singer, 38, reflected on her reaction to Donald Trump (seen earlier this month) stepping into the role as the 45th president of the United States

Last year, she joined Kamala Harris on Election Day Eve at a rally, near Pittsburgh, where she sang America the Beautiful; seen on November 4, 2024

Lady Gaga is ready to make her voice heard ahead of election

After her performance, she made a powerful speech, in which she reminded the audience that ‘for more than half of this country’s life, women didn’t have a voice yet.’

‘Women didn’t have a voice yet. We raised Children, we held our families together. We supported men as they made the decisions. But tomorrow women will be a part of making this decision,’ she said. ‘Today I am holding in my heart all the tough tenacious women who made me who I am.’

Gaga went on to say that she was casting her ‘vote for someone who will be a president for all, for all Americans.’

‘And now Pennsylvania, it’s your turn. The country is depending on you. So tomorrow, let’s make sure all your voices are heard. Come on, let’s go,’ she told the crowd.

Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem at Biden inauguration

Back in 2021, the Oscar winner performed at Joe Biden’s inauguration, which she has called one of the proudest moments of her career (pictured singing the National Anthem at the U.S. Capitol in 2021)

In addition to advocating for women’s rights and for the LGBTQ+ community, the star supports many charities, including the Born This Way Foundation, which she co-founded with her mother (seen in 2020)

Ultimately, Trump won both the electoral college and popular vote, garnering 71.2 million votes to Harris’ 66.4 million, after he captured several crucial swing states.

Last week, Trump took the oath of office to become the 45th president of the United States.

Gaga has never shied away from politics and previously joined Biden in a 2017 campaign aimed at ending violence against women.

In the PSA video, she said: ‘It can be terrifying waking up every day feeling unsafe in your own body, but we’re here to remind you that it’s important to reach out to someone in your life that you can trust.’

‘No man has a right to raise a hand on a woman for an reason other than self-defense. Ever. Period,’ Biden said as Gaga sat next to him with her hand on his shoulder.

In addition to advocating for women’s rights and for the LGBTQ+ community, the star supports many charities, including the Born This Way Foundation, which she co-founded with her mother.

She’s also been involved with Advocates for Youth, the Alzheimer’s Association, Autism Speaks, American Foundation for AIDS Research, Artists for Peace and Justice and more.