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Lady Gaga called President Donald Trump a "racist" and a "fool" in a lengthy post following protests that have swept across the U.S. since the death of George Floyd.

The Chromatica singer called for change as she accused Trump of fueling racist activity, saying the president "holds the most powerful office in the world," yet offers "nothing but ignorance and prejudice."

"We have known for a long time that President Trump has failed," she said in a statement posted on her Twitter and Instagram pages. "He holds the most powerful office in the world, yet offers nothing but ignorance and prejudice while black lives continue to be taken.