Fans react to Billie Eilish's 'war on women' amid GOP wins: 'Internalized misogyny is a disease'

Billie Eilish took to her Instagram Story on November 6, sharing a message that read simply: “It’s a war on women.” 

The timing of her comment, following Donald Trump’s projected win in the presidential election, led fans to believe the singer was addressing the political shift and its potential implications on women’s rights.

Online reactions to Eilish’s statement have been mixed. One Reddit user, responded with a post discussing "internalized misogyny," specifically addressing polling data that showed the majority of white women voting in favor of Republicans. 

“Internalized misogyny is a disease. Plus, I really think many white women prioritize their whiteness above their gender,” the user wrote. 

"Once again, black people but especially black women will suffer the consequences of a presidency they overwhelmingly voted against."

Others echoed the Grammy-winning artist’s sentiments, noting their shared concerns over the potential implications of the election. 

“We lost this war,” a user posted, referencing the struggles they believe women and minorities will face under a new administration. 

“It’s a war on women and minorities, and we all … lost. MAGA is celebrating right now because they think they won, but they’re also losing,” commented another, implying a long-term impact that may affect all parties involved.

As discussions unfolded, some supporters of Eilish highlighted her past advocacy for women’s rights. 

Just before the election, she paused her Atlanta concert to urge fans to support Kamala Harris, emphasizing the importance of voting. In a previous video, Eilish mentioned that she backed Harris because of her commitment to “reproductive freedom, our planet, and our democracy.”

On social media, some users also debated the exit poll data, noting that while a majority of white women reportedly voted Republican, there were nuances across racial demographics. 

A Reddit user pointed out, “As a Blasian, no. White women did. Please don’t lump us all together, I know what you meant but we (92%) did the work.”

Eilish’s message aligns with her past statements regarding women’s rights and reproductive freedoms. 

At an earlier rally, she voiced her support for policies that uphold women’s rights, referring to her endorsement of Kamala Harris as part of her commitment to ensuring “reproductive freedom.”

Trump, meanwhile, has largely dodged questions about his stance on a national abortion ban, though his running mate, JD Vance, stated in a recent interview that Trump would veto such a ban if it reached his desk. 

Nonetheless, some fans of Eilish voiced concerns, citing Trump’s push in 2018 to ban abortions after 20 weeks and questioning what his re-election might mean for reproductive rights.