People

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Kim Petras

Kim Petras is a German singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles. She is known for pop releases including Clarity, Turn Off the Light, Feed the Beast, and the hit collaboration "Unholy" with Sam Smith.

Website http://kimpetras.com/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Entity alignment

Feb 06, 2023

Not MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Target of MAGA-aligned 'Satanic' Narrative

Following her 2023 Grammy performance of 'Unholy,' Petras was targeted by prominent MAGA figures, including Ted Cruz and Marjorie Taylor Greene , who labeled the performance 'Satanic' and 'evil.'

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Associations & Advocacy

Jan 01, 2024

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Partnership with GLAAD

Kim Petras has a long-standing association with GLAAD , an organization that actively campaigns against the MAGA movement's social policies and rhetoric regarding LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Public Statement

Feb 05, 2023

Not MAGA
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Advocacy for Transgender Rights and Healthcare

Kim Petras has consistently used her platform to advocate for transgender rights and access to gender-affirming healthcare, positions that are diametrically opposed to the MAGA platform's legislative goals regarding trans youth and medical…

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Associations & Advocacy

Jan 01, 2024

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Partnership with GLAAD

Kim Petras has a long-standing association with GLAAD, an organization that actively campaigns against the MAGA movement's social policies and rhetoric regarding LGBTQ+ individuals.

Notes: She has performed at GLAAD events and supported their 'Together with Pride' campaigns.

Agent rationale

Affiliation with advocacy groups that are explicitly anti-MAGA in their policy goals suggests a shared alignment.

Sources

  1. GLAAD (Feb 05, 2023)

Public Statement

Jun 01, 2023

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Emphasis on Globalism and European Roots

As a German national living in the US, Petras often emphasizes globalist perspectives and the importance of international cultural exchange, contrasting with the 'America First' isolationist rhetoric of the MAGA movement.

Notes: Often discusses her journey from Germany to LA as a pursuit of freedom not found in conservative environments.

Agent rationale

Her personal narrative and values align more with liberal internationalism than MAGA nationalism.

Sources

  1. New York Times (Jun 21, 2023)

Entity alignment

May 01, 2023

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Participation in 'We're Here' and Drag Culture

Petras has been a vocal supporter and participant in drag culture, which has become a primary target of MAGA 'culture war' legislation and protests.

Notes: She has collaborated with numerous drag performers targeted by right-wing activists.

Agent rationale

Active participation in a culture that the MAGA movement is currently attempting to restrict or ban is a strong indicator of negative alignment.

Sources

  1. Out Magazine (Feb 06, 2023)

Public Statement

Mar 15, 2023

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

Petras has spoken out against the wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in the United States, specifically targeting bills that restrict drag performances and trans rights, which are often championed by MAGA-aligned lawmakers.

Notes: She has frequently dedicated performances to the LGBTQ+ community in states passing restrictive laws.

Agent rationale

Direct opposition to specific legislative agendas of the MAGA movement is a clear indicator of negative alignment.

Sources

  1. Billboard (Feb 05, 2023)

Entity alignment

Feb 06, 2023

Not MAGA
8 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Target of MAGA-aligned 'Satanic' Narrative

Following her 2023 Grammy performance of 'Unholy,' Petras was targeted by prominent MAGA figures, including Ted Cruz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who labeled the performance 'Satanic' and 'evil.'

Notes: The backlash was a significant cultural flashpoint between MAGA politicians and the artist.

Agent rationale

Being a primary target of high-level MAGA criticism for her artistic expression indicates a strong negative alignment with the movement's cultural values.

Sources

  1. Rolling Stone (Feb 06, 2023)

Public Statement

Feb 05, 2023

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Advocacy for Transgender Rights and Healthcare

Kim Petras has consistently used her platform to advocate for transgender rights and access to gender-affirming healthcare, positions that are diametrically opposed to the MAGA platform's legislative goals regarding trans youth and medical transitions.

Notes: Petras became the first openly transgender woman to win a Grammy in a major category.

Agent rationale

Her identity and vocal defense of trans healthcare place her in direct ideological opposition to the MAGA movement's core social policy priorities.

Sources

  1. The Guardian (Feb 06, 2023)

Miscellaneous

Nov 27, 2022

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
70% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Controversy Regarding Dr. Luke Affiliation

Petras has faced criticism from the left for her continued professional relationship with producer Dr. Luke. While this is a point of contention within liberal circles, it does not signify an alignment with MAGA.

Notes: Critics argue her collaboration undermines her feminist advocacy.

Agent rationale

This is a neutral signal regarding MAGA; it shows internal friction within her own base but no pivot toward conservative politics.

Sources

  1. NBC News (Nov 28, 2022)

Public Statement

Jun 24, 2022

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Reproductive Rights

Petras has expressed support for reproductive freedom and abortion access, reacting negatively to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, a key judicial victory for the MAGA movement.

Notes: Expressed via social media and concert remarks.

Agent rationale

Stance on abortion is a major dividing line between MAGA and its opponents.

Sources

  1. Vogue (Jun 23, 2023)