Laverne Cox Considers Leaving the U.S. After Trump Win

Laverne Cox openly shares her deep concerns regarding the implications of another Donald Trump presidency.

The celebrated actress from Orange Is the New Black engaged in a revealing conversation with Variety, which has recently been published.

Throughout the interview, she expressed that she and numerous friends within the transgender community are feeling an immense amount of anxiety due to the anti-trans rhetoric prevalent in the Trump campaign. This distress has led them to seriously consider the possibility of relocating away from the United States.

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“We’re actively researching various cities across Europe and some locations in the Caribbean,” she mentioned, while also noting that she is aware of many individuals contemplating similar moves.

In her discourse, she drew a powerful parallel between the current anti-LGBTQ sentiments fostered by the Trump administration and the historical context of Weimar Germany: “There was a vibrant community of queer individuals in Berlin before the rise of Nazism, who were subsequently targeted alongside Jewish populations, immigrants, and members of the queer and trans communities.”

“While I strive to manage my fears, I can’t help but feel scared. As someone in the public eye, despite my privileges, the fear is palpable, especially knowing I could be a target. The campaign has reportedly invested nearly $100 million on anti-trans advertising, which is profoundly alarming,” she articulated.

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