Madonna fears for adopted daughters' future after Donald Trump's election win: 'I'm not giving up hope'

Madonna emphasized how her young daughters, despite their age, are already feeling the weight of the political climate
PUBLISHED NOV 9, 2024
Madonna has publicly shared her distress over Donald Trump's recent victory (Getty Images)
Madonna has publicly shared her distress over Donald Trump's recent victory (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Madonna has publicly shared her distress over Donald Trump's recent victory against Kamala Harris in the presidential election.

The 66-year-old pop legend and longtime critic of Donald Trump, took to Instagram on Friday to express her fears for her family, particularly her twin daughters, Stella and Estere, who were adopted from Malawi.

Madonna says 'America hates women'

In a heartfelt post, Madonna revealed that her 12-year-old twins were deeply upset by the election outcome.

She shared a selfie with a visibly distraught expression, alongside a photo partially obscured by a cap.


 
 
 
 
 
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“I woke up this morning and the first thought that came to my head was—America hates women!” she wrote.

Madonna, who adopted four of her six children from Malawi voiced her anxiety about the safety of her daughters under a second Trump administration, according to Daily Mail.

“Will they be considered Vermin by the government as well?” she questioned in her Instagram post, fearing for the safety of her daughters Stella, Estere, David Banda, 19, and Mercy James, 18.

The pop star emphasized how her young daughters, despite their age, are already feeling the weight of the political climate.

“They are 12!! They are adopted from Malawi... I hugged them both, and I started to cry,” she shared.

Voicing her fears of authoritarian policies, she wrote, “I don’t want my friends that are not naturally born Americans to live in internment camps!”

Madonna expresses fears of totalitarianism

In her message, Madonna criticized what she perceives as America's disdain for women and a willingness to sacrifice democracy for lower taxes.

“They straight up hate Freedom,” she claimed, arguing that many Americans appear willing to live under a “totalitarian government” if it benefits them financially.

The 'Borderline' singer also expressed dismay over the election results, questioning how women could support a candidate she believes undermines their rights.

“I want my daughters and all of their friends to have agency over their bodies! To feel valued. Not like second-class citizens,” she insisted.


 
 
 
 
 
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Concluding her post with a rallying cry, Madonna urged her followers to remain hopeful and to take action over the next four years.

“The universe is telling us that we have to spend the next four years fighting for our freedom!” she declared.

“Be prepared to fight for your freedom. Be prepared to fight for your life! I’m not giving up hope. Are you with me?” she added.

Along with her adopted children from Malawi, Madonna is also mother to two biological children, Lourdes, 28, and Rocco, 24.

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