Katy Perry called out for supporting ‘anti-abortionist’ Rick Caruso
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Katy Perry was recently slammed for being a hypocrite after she tweeted her frustration about the Roe v. Wade decision.
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Katy Perry dragged over her pro-choice tweet
During the holiday weekend, Katy Perry took to Twitter to share her stance on the court’s ruling overturning the controversial Roe v. Wade case.
The 37-year-old singer wrote, ‘Baby you’re a firework’ is a 10 but women in the US have fewer rights than an actual sparkler smh’, referring to her hit track Firework.
However, instead of receiving praises, the musician was dragged as she publicly spoke in favor of L.A. Mayor, Rick Caruso.
Planned Parenthood, the non-profit for reproductive health, wrote a letter to the mayor this year in May.
They mentioned that it was ‘deeply disturbing’ to witness Caruso’s ‘long-standing support of anti-choice individuals and organizations.’
Netizens called out the Roar singer for endorsing the billionaire since he previously opposed abortion rights.
The Grammy nominee artist is an outspoken Democrat and campaigned in support of Hillary Clinton in 2016. She also performed at the inauguration ceremony of President Joe Biden in January 2021.
As your mayor, I will vigorously protect a woman’s right to choose. Reproductive freedom is a basic human right and any threat to this freedom endangers all women, especially the most vulnerable in our society. #CarusoCan pic.twitter.com/i3pR7XNRTt
— Rick J. Caruso (@RickCarusoLA) May 3, 2022
Fans react to Katy Perry’s tweet
Fans were not impressed by Katy Perry’s tweet. They responded to the singer’s pro-choice tweet by labeling her a ‘hypocrite’.
Reminder that celebrity girl bosses like Katy Perry & Gweneth Paltro who are now posting about reproductive rights endorsed Rick Caruso for mayor. Caruso has donated over a million dollars to pro-life causes and Republican candidates including Mitch McConnell. https://t.co/GmcGqZIWxn
— Housing 4 All is Hot (@ahouse4all) July 4, 2022
The users further insisted the star perform ‘a little more research before supporting’ an ‘anti-abortionist’.
A user questioned, ‘But you endorsed Rick Caruso who has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republican and anti-abortion candidates?’
Perhaps you should have done a little more research before supporting billionaire Rick Caruso, known anti-abortionist, for Mayor of LA.
— Donna Howard (@Donnachka206) July 4, 2022
Another added, ‘Did you mean to time this up to be exactly one month after this tweet where you endorse an anti-abortion candidate.’
A different fan urged people to Perry’s message as a ‘reminder’ that ‘celebrity girl bosses like Katy Perry & Gwyneth Paltrow who are now posting about reproductive rights endorsed Rick Caruso for mayor’.
Now that Katy Perry has unleashed the truth about phony celebrities and Rick Caruso, how about we point out the rest of the rich celebs voting their pocketbooks. I'll start. Snoop Dogg, George Lopez and a whole slew of Kardashians. #RickCaruso #SnoopDogg #GeorgeLopez #KatyPerry
— AndreaS (@Nunny_S31) July 5, 2022
Other celebrities protested on Independence Day amid Roe v Wade
Oscar-winning actor Jessica Chastain shared a mocking picture of herself with her middle fingers up.
She outlined the post with the caption, ‘Happy ‘Independence’ Day from me and my reproductive rights.’
Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas tweeted, ‘4th of July is my favorite day of the year. Not sure if there’s anything worth celebrating this year though.’
4th of July is my favorite day of the year. Not sure if there’s anything worth celebrating this year though.
— FINNEAS☮️ (@finneas) July 4, 2022
Contrary to other celebrities, Kim Kardashian took to her Instagram story to show her stance on the reversal of Roe vs Wade.
She said, ‘4th of July has been canceled due to a shortage of Independence. Sincerely, Women.’
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