Billie Eilish backs Kamala Harris in pivotal US election

The presidential campaign in the United States has reached its climax. On 5th November 2024, Americans will decide whether they want former President Donald Trump or current Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the government. Both politicians are working tirelessly to win over voters. The former is supported by none other than Elon Musk, while Harris has the backing of many singers, actors, celebrities, and businesspeople, including stars known from Marvel films. Many public figures emphasise that these elections are the most important in years and encourage voting to make the United States a better place to live.

Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell publicly supported the Democratic candidate for the first time on 17th September 2024. The Oscar-winning siblings recorded a video announcing their intention to vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming elections. Billie Eilish explained her decision: ‘We are voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz because they are fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet and our democracy.’

Finneas added: ‘We can’t let extremists control our lives, our freedoms and our future. The only way to stop them and the dangerous Project 2025 agenda is to vote and elect Kamala Harris. Vote like your life depends on it, because it does.’

Public support for Kamala Harris by Billie Eilish through social media is not the only way she is making her voice heard. The artist addressed election issues during a concert in Atlanta. Eilish paused her performance to encourage the audience to vote: ‘Times are really scary and a lot is at stake and I know that if you’re in this room and you support me, you support women and I hope that you will vote for Kamala Harris.’