Hip-hop singer and Internet celebrity Alkalis Almanzar, better known under the pseudonym Cardi B, decided not to stand aside from the complex political situation in the country. Yesterday, January 16, on his page in Instagram singer told how she was concerned about the closure of the government and sympathizes with the victims because of this employees.
«I just want to remind you that a little more than three weeks, says Cardi B videos, using a lot of foul language. Now trump orders… employees of the Federal government to return to work without pay. …. This is serious. Our country is now a hell hole. And all because of… the wall.»
According to rap-singer, she feels increasingly anxious and helpless as the shutdown drags on. She also commented on the fact that under Barack Obama the government has also closed, but according to star, these were more important things, namely health.
«I feel that we need to take some action — emphasizes Cardi B. — I don’t know what kind of action… because that’s not what I do. But… I’m scared.»
Later, 18 hours after publishing the video it was viewed more than 10 million people. Some of the 40 million subscribers of star supported her indifferent to political issues. Many told stories about how their own lives affected by the shutdown.
In a statement the singer responded minority leader in the Senate, Chuck Schumer, who wrote that he «held his breath».
Guys, I’m still holding my breath. Are you gonna RT Cardi B or not?
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 17, 2019
Cardi B is not the first time shows interest to the government. Last year in an interview with GQ magazine she said she loves science and «obsessed» system.
But Internet star often attracts the attention of not only their creative or political views, but scandalous escapades. For example, in October last year, she was arrested for fighting in a strip club.
