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"Protect Trans Kids and Piss Off Trump’: Maia Hazel’s Protest Video Sets Social Media on Fire"

Maia Hazel's latest video, "B*TCH PLEASE," blends fashion and protest to defend trans youth and challenge conservatism, sparking a wave of support and controversy online.

  • 09/05/2025 • 17:00

In a time when trans rights are under siege, Maia Hazel has taken a bold step forward with "B*TCH PLEASE" — a video that openly challenges conservatism and fiercely defends trans kids. The video, filmed in New York, quickly became a visual manifesto blending fashion with activism, sending a clear message to those who seek to silence her.

In the video, Hazel climbs atop the lion statue outside the New York Public Library, strolls alone through Chinatown, and struts through Times Square holding signs that read, "Protect Trans Kids" and "Piss Off Trump." The references to repression and resistance are impossible to miss, even incorporating a scene where a Barbie is arrested — a pointed commentary on the criminalization of queer identities.

The reaction was swift. Within hours, social media exploded with support, while right-wing critics attempted to label Hazel as a "threat to family values." But for her community, Hazel is more than just an activist — she's a voice that refuses to be silenced. She’s leading the charge in a battle that’s not just about her, but about the future of countless marginalized voices.

But it’s not just the video itself that has made waves. In a bold move, sources close to the artist reported that Hazel was detained after posting a cryptic message to her social media that read, “If they stop me, let the art speak. Protect trans kids. Burn the system down with glitter.” The situation only added to the tension and fueled her supporters’ demands for answers.

For her critics, Hazel's fierce determination is a threat. For her fans, it’s a declaration of war against systems that have long oppressed queer and trans people. Maia Hazel isn’t just fighting for herself — she’s fighting for the future.