Billie Eilish condemns Trump's ICE and climate policies

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By Juliet La Sala - The Washington Times - Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Pop star Billie Eilish is condemning the Trump administration’s climate and immigration policies.

The Grammy- and Oscar-winning performer criticized the administration while receiving an award Saturday in Atlanta marking the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

Ms. Eilish pointed out communities besieged by federal agents, inequality in food distribution and health care access, funding cuts for climate change initiatives and environmental damage from fossil fuels and animal waste.

She issued her criticism in her acceptance speech for the Environmental Justice Award at the 2026 MLK Jr. Beloved Community Awards, hosted by The King Center.

Ms. Eilish received the award for her Changemaker Program, which raises money for nonprofits fighting climate change and food insecurity.

• Juliet La Sala can be reached at jlasala@washingtontimes.com.