Billie Eilish on Donald Trump: A president “who hates women so much”

Before the US presidential election, Billie Eilish (22) was among many other stars such as Taylor Swift (34) and Lady Gaga (38). Nevertheless, Donald Trump (78) emerged victorious from the battle for the White House. After the election, Eilish made clear how concerned she is about the safety and rights of women in the US during Trump’s upcoming term.

“It’s a war against women,” the singer writes in a story on Instagram. A clear allusion to Trump. During a concert in Nashville on Wednesday evening, she also talked about, among other things, and. “I want you to know that you are safe with me and that you are protected here and that you are safe in this room,” Eilish said on stage.

The song she’s about to play is “about the abuse that there is in this world towards women and a lot of the experiences that I’ve had and the people I know have had,” said Eilish. She hasn’t met a single woman who couldn’t report being abused: “Not one!” And now “someone who hates women so much will soon be the President of the United States of America.”

“This song is for all the women out there. I love you, I support you,” the singer said before launching into “Your Power.” “This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written”, . “I feel very vulnerable putting it out there because it’s so close to my heart. It’s about a lot of different situations that we’ve all either witnessed or experienced. I hope it can inspire change. Try your power not to abuse.” Trump’s inauguration is scheduled for January 20, 2025.