Star Trek alum mocks Trump administration for 'wearing makeup' amid LGBTQ+ backlash
George Takei, the iconic Star Trek actor, has humorously called out
Donald Trump
and his administration for their hypocrisy over
LGBTQ+
issues, all while sporting a fair bit of "makeup" themselves.
The 88-year-old quipped on social media: "
Pete Hegseth
installed a make-up station at the Pentagon.
JD Vance
loves a smoky dark eyeliner. Trump cakes on orange base till he resembles an Oompa Loompa. And these guys say LGBTQs are threatening gender norms?"
Takei's comments refer to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's alleged request for a makeup studio in the Pentagon press briefing room, presumably to spruce up before TV appearances. As for the jab at Vice President JD Vance, it seems AI ads have been having a field day poking fun at Vance's notably dark lashes, suggesting he's a fan of eyeliner.
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Meanwhile, the Trump administration has come under fire for its leaked budget draft, which reveals plans to slash funding for a crucial suicide prevention hotline dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Advocates in New York have warned that the proposed cuts to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services could have dire consequences.
George Takei has trolled Donald Trump.
(Image: AP)
The lifeline offers federally funded assistance to anyone nationwide grappling with a mental health crisis. To add insult to injury, over 270 LGBTQ-related grants amounting to at least $125 million of unspent funds have also been axed, though insiders told NBC News the actual figure is likely much higher, reports
the Mirror US
.
NBC News got hold of cancellation letters that vaguely state the discontinued research doesn't match with NIH priorities anymore, mentioning executive orders by President Donald Trump. These include one prohibiting recognition of transgender identities and another opposing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Grants focusing on LGBTQ issues have also been affected at Columbia University and the University of
Pennsylvania
. One fan brought George Takei's criticism of the administration's stance on the LGBTQ+ community into the spotlight by sharing it on a Reddit forum.
In the ensuing online discussion, fans didn't hold back their thoughts, with one commenting, "Trump also wears pumps and a stomach girdle. Plus, his hair is 100% low-quality hairplugs."
George Takei has bashed the Trump administration.
(Image: Getty Images for Foundation for the AIDS Monument)
Another person juxtaposed old and new pictures of Elon Musk, remarking, "And we mustn't forget about this profilic transphobe who opposes gender-affirming care (unless it's for himself)."
Other commenters expressed admiration, with praise like "George Takei we don't deserve you," while another noted him as the "Best Trek alumni," A highlight from the slew of comments described George Takei saying, "George describes himself as 'Your naughty Asian uncle.' I love him."
Additional remarks included endorsements such as "He's certainly not Wrong," "Sasscism," and a supportive "Amen brother."
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