Model and activist Amber Rose has sparked controversy after endorsing Donald Trump for the 2024 US Presidential election. The 40-year-old took to Instagram to share a photo of herself with Trump and his wife, Melania, at a black-tie event, captioning it, “Trump 2024 ????????????????????????.”
The endorsement has drawn sharp criticism from Rose’s followers and the public, given her long-standing advocacy for women’s rights and her role as the founder of SlutWalk, a movement combatting rape culture and victim-blaming since 2015.
Many expressed their disappointment and confusion over her support for Trump, especially in light of his administration’s stance on women’s issues and the reversal of Roe v. Wade.
“Imagine being an ‘advocate’ for women’s rights and endorsing Trump and his party who reversed Roe V Wade. Wild,” commented one user, @Nubian_throne.
Another follower, @Amberscloset, noted, “Damn Amber… You’re a Bisexual woman of color that runs a movement that stands up for Women’s rights and their power against anyone that abuses it… that’s literally OPPOSITE of what he supports… smh.”
The backlash continued with @mrs__meela stating, “The fastest unfollow on the planet. Damn amber I wish you did this privately lmaooo.”
In a similar vein, @tambam_421 wrote, “I’ve never unfollowed someone for political reasons but to speak on feminism the way you have then align yourself with him, let’s me know it was all fake from the jump. There’s no way you can support women while supporting this man. I hope it’s all worth it for you.”
Rose’s public support for Trump has thus ignited significant debate, highlighting the complexities and contradictions that can arise between personal political endorsements and public activism.
