Lucy Dacus Pledges $10,000 Amid Trump's New Order

Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus has pledged to donate $10,000 towards gender-affirming surgeries for transgender individuals in response to President Donald Trump's recent executive order eliminating federal recognition and funding for transgender identities. The executive orders, signed shortly after Trump was sworn in for his second term, declare that the United States will only recognize two sexes and prohibit federal funds from being used for gender-affirming healthcare. Dacus announced her support through a post on X, encouraging others to donate to GoFundMe campaigns for surgeries. Her statement emphasized the need for community action given the government's lack of support for transgender rights. This move is part of a broader backlash from artists and advocacy groups against Trump's policies, with organizations like Lambda Legal planning to challenge the order in court. Dacus's actions have been widely supported and shared, demonstrating significant public engagement with the issue.