Billie Eilish criticized the Trump administration during an acceptance speech over the weekend.
While accepting the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Environmental Justice Award in Atlanta on Saturday (Jan. 17), Eilish said she does not "feel deserving" of the award since "it feels less achievable than ever given the state of our country and the world right now," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The singer spoke out about the many failures of the Trump administration, including the unchecked actions of ICE as part of its immigration enforcement campaign in Minneapolis and across the United States, as well as deprioritizing the need to address climate change, healthcare and food accessibility.
"We're seeing our neighbors being kidnapped, peaceful protesters being assaulted and murdered, our civil rights being stripped, resources to fight the climate crisis being cut for fossil fuels and animal agriculture destroying our planet, and people's access to food and healthcare becoming a privilege for the wealthy instead of a new basic human right for all Americans," she said.
"It is very clear that protecting our planet and our communities is not a priority for this administration," Eilish continued. "And it's really hard to celebrate that when we no longer feel safe in our own homes or in our streets."
Her remarks come after Billie shared a post on Instagram Stories which called ICE a "federally funded and supported terrorist group," two days after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good.
Eilish used her acceptance speech for WSJ Magazine’s Music Innovator Award last year to implore the billionaires in the room to give away their money for worthwhile causes.
"I'd say if you have money, it would be great to use it for good things and give it to some people that need it," she said. "Love you all, but there's a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you are a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?"
She added, "No hate, but give your money away."
Eilish has also led by example, donating $11.5 million of her earnings from Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour to organizations and charities focused on food equity, and climate change.
Eilish struck an optimistic tone during her speech over the weekend, admitting the event has given her hope for the future.
"I have this platform and I think it’s my responsibility to use it, so I feel like I’m just doing what anyone in my position should be doing," she said.