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Pop sensation Madonna took to Instagram over the weekend to express her concerns about the treatment of transgender individuals in America, suggesting their struggles have intensified during the Trump era.

The iconic performer shared her thoughts through an Instagram Story, delivering an impassioned message about societal acceptance and discrimination.

“It breaks my heart to witness the pain of trans-people who are not accepted by a society that fears them because they are different. How can we know what it feels like ? Have we walked in their shoes? The Lynch mob mentality in this country is at an all-time high. The excitement people get from watching people go down or be silenced, be blacklisted, is disturbing. The enjoyment we get from other people’s pain is a sin. Humanity should put more time and effort into lifting people up and supporting anyone who is striving to be the better version of themselves!”

While the singer’s message was passionate, she didn’t address specific policies or measures that have sparked controversy in recent times, such as restrictions on gender transition procedures for minors or regulations regarding transgender athletes in sports competitions.

This commentary comes amid significant legislative developments, including a recent Senate vote that failed to achieve the necessary 60-vote threshold for implementing restrictions on transgender participation in women’s sports. The vote followed an executive order from the president that revised Title IX education rules, potentially withholding federal funding from educational institutions that permit transgender athletes to compete in female sports categories.

Public opinion appears to align differently from Madonna’s perspective, with recent polling data showing strong support for maintaining traditional gender divisions in athletics. A New York Times/Ipsos survey revealed that 79 percent of Americans oppose allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports competitions.