Lady Gaga: George Floyd’s Death ‘Is an Epic Tragedy That Defines Our Country’ - Rolling Stone

Lady Gaga reflected on George Floyd’s death and blasted President Donald Trump in a statement the singer posted Saturday on social media.

Lady Gaga reflected on George Floyd’s death and blasted President Donald Trump in a statement the singer posted Saturday on social media.

“I have a lot of things to say about this, but the first thing I want to say is I’m afraid to say anything that will incite further anger, although that is precisely the emotion that’s justified,” Gaga wrote.

“We have known for a long time that President Trump has failed?

He holds the most powerful office in the world, yet offers nothing but ignorance and prejudice while black lives continue to be taken,” Gaga wrote

Lady Gaga joins artists like Billie Eilish, Beyonce and Rihanna to speak out in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and following the arrest of former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin on third-degree murder charges

This is an epic tragedy that defines our country and has for a long time,” Gaga wrote

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) May 31, 2020

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