Singer Chappelle Roan Recently, Roan found herself at the center of a controversy following comments she made regarding the upcoming presidential election. After her remarks sparked significant backlash online, Roan took to TikTok to clarify her stance.
Here's everything you need to know about why Roan is facing backlash and his clarification.
Chappell Roan recently made some comments about the election that sparked significant backlash online. In a TikTok video from September 24, he attempted to clarify his position. The backlash stemmed from an interview Roan gave to The Guardian on Sept. 20, where he expressed that he has “so many problems with our government in every way.” He mentioned that he doesn’t feel pressure to endorse a candidate, as he sees problems on both sides.
Roan stressed the need for voters to use their critical thinking skills and focus on local issues. She said, “Vote small, vote for what’s happening in your city.” Roan further highlighted “trans rights” as the main issue she wants voters to prioritize, insisting, “You can’t have cis people making decisions for trans people, period.”
Her comments sparked a range of interpretations online. Critics highlighted her status as an advocate for the queer community, which has felt under attack by the Trump administration's policies. Many interpreted her comments as an attempt to put both candidates on equal footing when one side has actively harmed the community she represents.
In response to the uproar, Roan reiterated on her TikTok that many were not reading her full quote, which she shared to provide context. She stressed the importance of questioning authority and world leaders, stating, “I think it's important for me to question authority and world leaders and question myself, question my algorithm. Question whether a person tweeting something about someone else is even true.”