"Animals don't vote. The only room they don't like is the euthanasia room at a shelter. They are completely at the mercy of us, and they have no voice of their own. This event was about animal advocacy—something that has always been deeply personal to me. Anyone who knows me knows that protecting animals is one of my greatest passions."
"Heigl said that her advocacy for animals should not be a polarizing issue. The actress also directly responded to critics on Instagram, defending herself against claims that her outfit screamed Republican and denying suggestions that she profited from the event."
Katherine Heigl faced backlash for attending a charity event at President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. The Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser, co-chaired by Lara Trump, raised $5 million for Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Heigl defended her attendance by emphasizing her commitment to animal welfare through the Jason Heigl Foundation, which she established with her mother in honor of her late brother. She stated that animals transcend political divisions and lack representation, making animal advocacy a non-partisan issue. Heigl responded directly to critics on social media, dismissing suggestions that her attendance had political motivations or that she profited from the event.
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