Billie Eilish and his brother Phineas O'ConnellRecognized for their music and their dedication to various social causes, declared their support for the Democratic nominee for Vice President and President of the United States, Kamala Harris.
Through a video shared on Eilish's Instagram account, the artists highlighted the struggle of Harris and his partner and defended their decision. Tim WallsFor the protection of “reproductive freedom, protection of the planet and democracy in the country”.
Singer, from the beginning Los AngelesVoting for Harris and Walls, he announced that these candidates are committed to ending extremist agendas that threaten their freedom and the nation's future. PhineasSucceeded with his 19-year-old sister Grammy AwardsHe stressed the importance of stopping the so-called 'Plan 2025' policies, which he described as dangerous.
“We voted Kamala Harris And Tim Walls Because they're fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet and our democracy,” Eilish commented, underscoring the importance of these elections for his generation and the ones that follow. “Vote like your life depends on it, because it does,” he urged.
For its part, Phineas O'Connell He further said, “We cannot allow extremists to control our lives, our freedom and our future. The only way to stop them and their dangerous agenda for 2025 is to vote and elect Kamala Harris.
The addition of the Eilish brothers joins a long list of celebrities who have publicly expressed their support for Vice President Harris on the campaign trail. The political move follows a trend of entertainers using their influence to take a stand at key moments in the American political landscape.
Taylor Swift is among the most famous celebrities who have shown their support for Kamala Harris. “I will vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walls in the 2024 presidential election”The announcement was made in a post on Instagram minutes after the debate between the vice president and the former president and Republican nominee. Donald Trump.
This clear exposure created a significant increase in the website's web traffic United States Voter Registration (vote.gov) after expressing her support for Kamala, the singer, who has millions of followers on her social networks, shared a personalized link, managing to attract 337,826 users to the platform. United States General Services Administration.
The move underscores once again the considerable influence the 34-year-old singer has over her followers and the impact she can have on political participation. In her post, Swift praised Vice President Harris' work, noting that the Democratic Party “fights for rights and causes that need a warrior to defend them.”
In addition to endorsing Harris' candidacy, Swift urged her followers, especially young people, to register to vote and educate themselves about the candidates before making their decisions at the polls. In his publications, he emphasized the importance of early voting.
The significant increase in activity at Vot.gov is due, in part, to so-called “Quick Effect”Andrea Hailey, the website's executive director, explained. It highlights the “Cruel Summer” singer's ability to rally a following and foster civic engagement.