Iconic singer Cher, known for her chart-topping hits and enduring career, recently expressed her candid thoughts on the prospect of former President Donald Trump’s potential re-election. In an interview with The Guardian, the 77-year-old artist disclosed her unease about Trump’s previous term, stating, “I almost got an ulcer the last time. If he gets in, who knows? This time I will leave [the country].”
Cher’s remarks extended beyond her concerns about Trump himself, delving into her worries regarding the future of transgender individuals in the United States. She highlighted the alarming number of bills related to transgender issues that have been proposed, stating, “It’s something like 500 bills they’re trying to pass.” Cher, who is the parent of a transgender child, Chaz, emphasized the need for unity and advocacy, remarking, “I was saying ‘We’ve got to stand together.’ I don’t know what their eventual plan is for trans people. I don’t put anything past them.”
This isn’t the first time Cher has been vocal about her disapproval of Donald Trump. In 2016, she candidly expressed her doubts about his presidency, saying, “I wouldn’t last through what [President Trump] could do.” She went on to assert that Trump’s leadership hindered the progress of diversity and tolerance in the country, asserting that “Trump has done so much damage, and I’m not sure people really understand how deep the damage goes.”
American singer Cher announces she will leave the United States if Donald Trump is elected President in 2024.
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— The Trump Train 🚂🇺🇸 (@The_Trump_Train) October 19, 2023
Cher’s opposition to Trump was further evident in a tweet from 2016, where she referred to him as a “F***king Traitor” and called for him to be “kicked out” of America. In 2020, she voiced her support for President Joe Biden, opining that Trump’s actions indicated a reluctance to leave the White House peacefully. She remarked, “He’s trying to block Joe at every moment. He’s the most vindictive person I’ve ever witnessed.”
When questioned about the possibility of Trump facing legal consequences after leaving office, Cher expressed hope that he might be prosecuted, suggesting she would be celebrating if that were the case.
