Here's Why Lady Gaga's Super Bowl Halftime Show Will Be Our First Huge Post-Trump Moment

On Jan. 21, 2017, Donald Trump—a man whose platforms and growing staff invoke fear in as many Americans as it does hope—will be sworn in as the President of the United States. Fifteen days later, Lady Gaga will perform at the Super Bowl LI halftime show presented by classic American beverage Pepsi. The 30-year-old diva stars today in a two-minute teaser video that feels like a declaration. The "fanifesto" clip intimates that this musical moment won't be a broad feel-good affair but rather a call, subtly or overtly, for fair protection and recognition for the rights of the people the cast of Hamilton recently called, in a message from the stage to guest Vice President-elect Mike Pence...

"...the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights."