« During the campaign, I often said, “When we fight, we win.” But here's the thing: sometimes the fight takes time. That doesn't mean we didn't win. The most important thing is to never give up “. It is 4:30 p.m. this Wednesday in Washington DC when Kamala Harris finally speaks. In front of thousands of supporters whom she warmly thanks, the Democratic candidate concedes her defeat in the American presidential election, won by Donald Trump. The very controversial Republican billionaire will therefore return to the White House for a second four-year term, after having collected 50.9% of the votes (72.5 million votes) against 47.6% for Kamala Harris (67.8 million). voice). A real shock for a whole section of the American class and particularly among celebrities, many of whom have shown their support for Kamala Harris in recent weeks.
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“A war against women”
Very quickly after the announcement of Donald Trump's victory, on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday on American soil, many stars publicly expressed their disappointment, even their anger. “ There are no words to say » rails Barbra Streisand while Ariana Grande says she is ready to “ hold the hand of every person who today feels the immeasurable weight of this outcome “. Also very upset, Cardi B loses her temper: “ I hate you all. This is why some of your states are hit by hurricanes “. She then thanked Kamala Harris for being “ an example of an empowered woman and a true example of what the American dream should be ». « It's a war against women » wrote Billie Eilish before describing, during a concert in Nashville, Donald Trump as “ a predator already convicted ». « Someone who hates women so deeply is going to become president. This song is for all women. I love you and I support you » she declared as she began her song “Your Power”, evoking toxic masculinity.
“I hope you never find peace”
Also a fervent Democrat and supporter of Kamala Harris, Bruce Springsteen spoke about the situation during his concert given this Wednesday evening in Toronto. After apologizing for his delay due to a delayed flight, the rocker began the show with the title “Long Walk Home”, evoking post-September 11 America and announced as ” a fighting prayer for my country » to the cheers of the audience. Also in concert in Seattle, Sabrina Carpenter declared: “ I hope we can be a moment of peace and security for you. I'm sorry for our country, and for the women here, I love you so much ». Madonna shared a video of her daughter covering Sia's “Titanium” and David Guetta au piano: « This song is for women. If you feel bad, don't lose hope! “. But the most virulent message is undoubtedly that of Ethel Cain. The American singer phenomenon, behind the title “American Teenager”, wrote a long message on her social networks. “ If you voted for Trump, I hope you never find peace » she begins clearly: “ I hope that one day you will be struck with insight and will have to live the rest of your life with the conscience and guilt of what you have done and who you are as a person. ».
But American artists are not the only ones to have reacted. MARINA (ex-and the Diamonds) shared a video on TikTok to analyze the situation: “ I'm not angry, but sorry for [les Trumpistes]. They can't imagine how much better life would be with a female president like Kamala Harris. They don't know what's possible because they're stuck in their paradigms “. Curt Smith, from the British group Tears for Fears, says “ Adieu Twitter » by concluding his message with a middle finger, while the Franco-American electro artist Marc Rebillet addresses a laconic “ Fuck Donald Trump “. Also angry, Benjamin Biolay shares an AI-created photo of Donald Trump and Elon Musk kissing, and laments the “ great victory for the mascus, religious extremists, racists and billionaires ”, which earned him numerous hate messages from “ fans of Trump and Elon Musk » : « They are loud and direct but only have insults or uchronistic arguments on their lips. “. The group Indochina has for his part reshared his song “Trump the world” dating from 2017.
