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https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/05/30/hayley-williams-slams-ron-desantis-supporters/

As the months between now and the election in November 2024 slip away, celebrities are joining the chorus of activists decrying a potential DeSantis presidency. Singer-songwriter Williams is the latest to be taking a stand against his policies. Speaking on stage at the Adjacent Music Festival in Atlantic City, on Saturday (27 May), the pop punk star made her thoughts crystal clear. Ill be happy to tell you, Im very fucking comfortable talking politics, she told the crowd, to a huge cheer. If you vote for Ron DeSantis, youre fucking dead to me. Is that comfortable enough for anyone? According to concert-goers, Williams was responding to claims she had seen online that suggested she was hesitant to discuss politics. Throughout her career, Williams has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with queer people and spoken out numerous times against homophobia and bigoted political policies.

Earlier this year, she joined country star Maren Morris and Irish singer Hozier at the Love Rising benefit concert in Nashville, Tennessee, which raised funds for queer not-for-profit organisations in the wake of the states anti-drag legislation. Speaking to LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD, she explained why she simply doesnt understand the right-wing attacks against queer people. I cant imagine being a person who spends their time thinking about how to limit anyone, she said. I dont understand that mind set. From my vantage point, its very frustrating because, I cant, I dont, I wouldnt. I cant thank our queer fans enough for showing up for us, and I hope that we make you feel seen, heard, included. Because truly, I dont feel that the music scene, much less the world, would be what it is without your creativity, bravery and tenacity. Williams previously called out bigotry and homophobia at Paramore concerts, and thanked young queer people for how they shifted the pop punk scene. Fuck the ones who doubted, she wrote on Instagram. Hugs to the ones who watched on and even sort of believed. Young girls, queer kids and anybody of any colour we have shifted this scene together, messily, angrily, heartbroken and determined.