Bernie Sanders Makes a Surprise Appearance at Coachella 2025
On April 12, 2025, Senator Bernie Sanders captured headlines with an unexpected appearance at the renowned Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The senator delivered an impassioned speech targeting President Donald Trump’s controversial views on climate change, just moments before introducing the talented singer-songwriter, Clairo.
Sharing the stage with Representative Maxwell Frost, the youngest member of Congress, Sanders addressed an enthusiastic crowd gathered at the Outdoor Theatre, inspiring them as Clairo prepared for her performance.
“This country faces some very difficult challenges, and the future of what happens to America is dependent upon your generation,”he stated.
The atmosphere became charged when Sanders called out President Trump, leading to audible boos from the audience. During this critical portion of his address, he declared:
“I agree. He thinks that climate change is a hoax. He is dangerously wrong and you and I are going to have to stand up to the fossil fuel industry and tell them to stop destroying this planet.”
An Evening of Advocacy and Music
Following his performance at Coachella, Sanders reflected on the experience via a post on X. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to introduce Clairo and reiterated the pressing need for the younger generation to actively engage in crucial social issues such as climate change and women’s rights:
“Thank you, Coachella. I enjoyed introducing the great @clairo tonight. These are tough times. The younger generation has to help lead in the fight to combat climate change, protect women’s rights, and build an economy that works for all, not just the few,”he wrote.
This appearance came shortly after Sanders led a massive rally at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Los Angeles, which attracted tens of thousands of supporters, as reported by the LA Times on April 13, 2025. His rally was part of his ongoing “Fighting Oligarchy”tour, which commenced on February 21, 2025. The tour aims to confront corporate influence in politics across the United States.
“Over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll be hitting the road to have real discussions across America on how we move forward to take on the Oligarchs and corporate interests who have so much power and influence in this country,”noted the senator in a statement on his website.
At Coachella, Sanders also spoke against significant social issues, including the concentration of wealth among billionaires, flaws in the U.S. healthcare system, and the erosion of reproductive rights in various states. He emphasized:
“Healthcare is a human right.”
In conclusion, Sanders rounded off his speech by commending Clairo for her activism focused on women’s rights and the plight of Gaza, reflecting his commitment to social justice issues.
Coachella 2025’s Star-Studded Lineup
The 2025 iteration of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival spans two weekends, taking place from April 11 to 13 and April 18 to 20 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. This year’s lineup boasts an impressive array of headliners, including Lady Gaga, who marked her triumphant return on April 11, and Green Day, making their debut at the festival on April 12. Additionally, Travis Scott treated fans to a special performance the same day, while Post Malone is set to headline on April 13 with a retrospective of his career.
Notable acts on the bill include global sensations such as Missy Elliott, Megan Thee Stallion, Zedd, Charli XCX, Benson Boone, The Go-Go’s, T-Pain, and members of BLACKPINK—Lisa and Jennie—along with K-pop group ENHYPEN.
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