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Cynthia Erivo Shares a Message of ‘Light & Positivity’ For LGBTQ+ People Amid Political ‘Fear-Mongering’


Cynthia Erivo calls out President Trump's "fear-mongering" tactics against the LGBTQ+ community in her new Billboard cover story.

In her new Billboard cover story published Monday (June 2), Erivo opens up about her thoughts on the Trump administration’s continued attacks on LGBTQ+ rights. When asked by Billboard Pride editor Stephen Daw how she’s coping with the political chaos, the singer-actress shared that she’s focusing on trying to combat the vitriol with peace and calm. But earlier in 2025, President Trump announced that he was naming himself as the chairman of the prestigious arts organization, replacing existing board members with his own allies and ceasing any and all drag performances hosted by the Center.

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