Vivian Jenna Wilson tells Teen Vogue she feels obliged to take stand for trans rights as Trump attacks community

Summary

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s daughter, accused her father of giving a “definitely Nazi salute” at two rallies in January, calling his actions “fucking cringe.”

In an interview with Teen Vogue, she criticized Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration and advocated for trans rights, emphasizing the importance of gender-affirming care for minors.

Wilson, who transitioned as a teen, described Musk as cold and absent, and revealed she no longer associates with him or his family.

She also expressed fear over anti-trans legislation under Trump’s administration.

  • ActionBasto@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 month ago

    did they edit their comment? or is it wrong to call someone who prefers she/her by they/them? i feel like they/them is the neutral version so if you prefer either he/him or she/her then they/them also applies, no? sorry if i’m being ignorant here.

    • JasonDJ@lemmy.zip
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      1 month ago

      The article, the title, and the summary, all use her preferred pronouns.

      I think “they” is perfectly fine if the preferred pronouns are actually undisclosed (or are the persons preferred pronouns, obviously).

      But using “they” like three times, in response to a post where the proper pronouns were used? And with an oppositional tone? It lays it all pretty clear that the grandparent was intentionally saying “they” as a sophomoric attempt to express their disrespect.

      My parent, who is downvoted, is quite clearly calling grandparent out on it.

      • T00l_shed@lemmy.world
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        1 month ago

        But using “they” like three times, in response to a post where the proper pronouns were used.

        I don’t see that being an issue, unless as you pointed out the tone of the rest of the paragraph. I’ve made a habit of using they and them most of the time when I write stuff even for cishet folks.