Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Billie Eilish Criticizes Trump Administration and ICE
Billie Eilish, a famous singer, spoke out against the Trump administration and the federal agency ICE.
She accepted an award in Atlanta and talked about how she feels unsafe in the country right now.
She mentioned that neighbors are being kidnapped, protesters are being hurt, and civil rights are being taken away.
She also said that resources to fight climate change are being reduced, and healthcare is becoming a privilege for the rich.
Additionally, she called ICE a 'terrorist group' on her Instagram after a woman was killed by an ICE officer.
Billie Eilish accepted the Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Award for Environmental Justice in Atlanta on January 17.
She criticized the Trump administration for the deteriorating state of the country, mentioning issues like neighbors being kidnapped and protesters being assaulted.
Eilish expressed concerns about civil rights being stripped, resources for climate crisis being cut, and healthcare becoming a privilege for the wealthy.
She called ICE a 'terrorist group' on Instagram after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer.
This is not the first time Eilish has spoken out on social issues that many celebrities avoid.
- Who
- Billie Eilish
- What
- Criticized the Trump administration and ICE during an award acceptance speech and on Instagram
- When
- January 17
- Where
- Atlanta
- Why
- To highlight issues of environmental justice, civil rights, and the actions of ICE
- Award
- Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Award for Environmental Justice
- Location
- Atlanta
- Date
- January 17
- Issues Addressed
- Environmental justice, civil rights, climate crisis, healthcare access, ICE actions
- Target of Criticism
- Trump administration, ICE