Sabrina Carpenter's performance Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards seemed meant to inspire both dancing and resistance.

The petite powerhouse performed her new song, "Tears ," with backup support from drag performers made famous by the reality series "Drag Race," as well as dancers dressed as police officers.

One of the drag performers, Honey Balenciaga, was recently featured on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour.

Carpenter, who started out in what appeared to be a silver, sparkly fringe dress before a quick costume change, delivered an energetic performance that also contained a message.

Some of those on stage with her held signs with messages that read "In Trans We Trust" and "Protect Trans Rights."

It comes at a time when many in the trans community are raising concerns about s

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