In a movement that left social media in shock and aroused indignation in progressive circles, the Popstar Taylor Swift would have asked that the transgender athlete Katie Spencer was deprived of its recently won gold medal in the women’s athletics sector.

In a tweet now eliminated, captured by thousands of screenshots, Swift would have declared: “This is not feminism. This is not equality. Immediately deprive Katie Spencer of his medal. Don’t let people ‘Woke’ ruin American sport!”

Although Swift, 35 years old, has long been considered a fervent supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and feminist causes, this unexpected position has unleashed a storm of controversy, with fans and critics that collide on what some define a betrayal, while others see it as a necessary position for the protection of women’s sport.

“You cannot erase the biological reality because it is uncomfortable,” wrote one of the supporters of the alleged comments of Swift on X (ex Twitter). “Justice counts. Taylor is courageous to speak.”

On the contrary, the LGBTQ+ activists and the previous allies of Swift promptly condemned the Popstar statements. Glaad has released a statement by calling the comments “a dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric that feeds transfobia and undermines inclusiveness in sport.”

Katie Spencer, the 28 -year -old transgender athlete in the center of the cyclone, broke the silence on Instagram last night, writing: “I earned my medal like any other athlete. I have nothing to apologize for.”

The world of sport is also divided. Several female athletes have expressed private concerns about justice in women’s sport, but fear repercussions for talking. Meanwhile, organizations such as the USA Track & Field have reiterated their commitment to support transgender athletes according to current inclusiveness guidelines.

By adding to the chaos, the Swift team has not yet confirmed or denied the authenticity of the alleged post, fueling the speculations on a possible hacking of his account, if he was erroneously mentioned or if the declaration truly reflects his opinions.

While the hashtag #canceltaylorswift becomes viral together with #standwithtaylor, it is clear that this debate will not be resolved soon.

Is this the beginning of the end for the “sweetness of America” ​​or the dawn of a new heroine of the cultural, unrepentant war?