Alan Cumming, while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live, passionately defended the trans community, stating that society treats rapists better than trans individuals. He criticized the unfounded claims that rapists impersonate trans people to access women's bathrooms. Cumming hailed trans individuals as 'superheroes' who face societal misunderstanding and violence. He condemned Trump's attacks on the trans community, particularly his executive orders against trans healthcare and military service, arguing that the real threat lies in the President's history of misogyny and sexual misconduct allegations. Cumming affirmed that trans people are longstanding members of society who will persist despite discrimination.
Cumming stated, 'Why on Earth would a rapist go to the bother of pretending to be trans in a country that actually treats rapists better than trans people?' addressing transphobic conspiracy theories surrounding rapists misusing bathroom access.
He emphasized, 'Like superheroes, they grow up in a society that doesn't understand them, makes them the other, and often hits them,' reflecting on the experiences of trans individuals.
Cumming criticized Trump’s rhetoric, saying 'the pot calling the kettle black' regarding Trump's claims of trans individuals as a threat to women, while noting Trump's history of misconduct.
He expressed fierce support, stating, 'Evil billionaires want to get rid of trans people for no f**king reason,' underscoring the unjust targeting of the trans community.
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