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Laverne Cox

Laverne Cox is an American actress, producer, and LGBTQ+ advocate. She is best known for portraying Sophia Burset on Orange Is the New Black and was the first openly transgender person nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award in an acting category.

Website https://lavernecox.com/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Public Statement

Nov 01, 2020

Not MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

2020 Election Advocacy and Anti-Trump Rhetoric

During the 2020 election cycle, Cox urged followers to vote against Donald Trump, citing his administration's 'assault' on LGBTQ rights and the importance of removing him from office to protect marginalized communities.

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Public Statement

Jan 07, 2021

Not MAGA
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Condemnation of January 6th Capitol Riot

Following the events of January 6, 2021, Cox described the riot as a threat to democracy and linked the violence to the rhetoric of Donald Trump and his supporters.

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Endorsement

Oct 15, 2020

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Support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020

Cox officially endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket , participating in campaign events and social media pushes to mobilize the LGBTQ+ vote against the incumbent Trump administration.

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Public Statement

Jan 07, 2021

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

Condemnation of January 6th Capitol Riot

Following the events of January 6, 2021, Cox described the riot as a threat to democracy and linked the violence to the rhetoric of Donald Trump and his supporters.

Notes: She expressed fear for the safety of marginalized groups under such political instability.

Agent rationale

Public condemnation of a defining event for the MAGA movement, attributing blame to its leadership.

Sources

  1. X (formerly Twitter) (Jan 06, 2021)

Public Statement

Nov 01, 2020

Not MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

2020 Election Advocacy and Anti-Trump Rhetoric

During the 2020 election cycle, Cox urged followers to vote against Donald Trump, citing his administration's 'assault' on LGBTQ rights and the importance of removing him from office to protect marginalized communities.

Notes: Cox was vocal on Instagram and Twitter regarding the existential threat she felt the administration posed.

Agent rationale

Explicit electoral opposition to the leader of the MAGA movement.

Sources

  1. Variety (Oct 27, 2020)

Endorsement

Oct 15, 2020

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

Support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020

Cox officially endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket, participating in campaign events and social media pushes to mobilize the LGBTQ+ vote against the incumbent Trump administration.

Notes: Endorsement was framed as a necessity for civil rights protections.

Agent rationale

Direct endorsement of the primary political opposition to the MAGA movement.

Sources

  1. Billboard (Oct 21, 2020)

Associations & Advocacy

Jun 15, 2020

Not MAGA
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95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Collaboration with ACLU on 'Trans People Are Everywhere' Campaign

Cox partnered with the ACLU to launch advocacy campaigns specifically designed to combat anti-transgender legislation often championed by MAGA-aligned state and federal politicians.

Notes: The ACLU is a primary legal opponent of many MAGA-era policies.

Agent rationale

Formal association with an organization that actively litigates against the Trump/MAGA agenda.

Sources

  1. ACLU (Jun 15, 2020)

Public Statement

Jul 26, 2017

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

Criticism of Trump Administration's Transgender Military Ban

Laverne Cox strongly condemned the Trump administration's policy to ban transgender individuals from serving in the military, calling it an act of discrimination that targets a vulnerable population for political gain.

Notes: Cox used her platform to highlight the service of trans soldiers and the harm of the policy.

Agent rationale

Direct opposition to a signature Trump administration policy. High weight due to the public nature and direct conflict with MAGA-aligned social policy.

Sources

  1. The Hollywood Reporter (Jul 26, 2017)

Public Statement

Feb 23, 2017

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

Response to Trump Administration Title IX Rollbacks

Cox criticized the Trump administration's decision to rescind Obama-era protections for transgender students under Title IX, stating it sent a message that trans lives do not matter.

Notes: She spoke out via social media and interviews following the Department of Justice's guidance change.

Agent rationale

Opposition to specific executive actions taken by the Trump administration regarding LGBTQ+ rights.

Sources

  1. NBC News (Feb 23, 2017)

Policy Action

May 15, 2016

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

Advocacy Against State-Level 'Bathroom Bills'

Cox has been a leading voice against state-level legislation (such as North Carolina's HB2) that restricts bathroom access, which she characterizes as a MAGA-driven effort to erase trans people from public life.

Notes: Though starting in 2016, her advocacy continued as these bills became a staple of MAGA-aligned state platforms.

Agent rationale

Direct opposition to a core cultural policy pillar of the MAGA movement.

Sources

  1. The New York Times (May 11, 2016)