Bernie Sanders Blasts Trump and Musk During Surprise Coachella Appearance

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An unanticipated visitor graced the stage during the Coachella music festival’s Saturday night performance, adding to the stellar lineup.

At the astonishing Indio festival, Senator Bernie Sanders unexpectedly emerged before a vast audience to deliver an impassioned speech criticizing President Donald Trump and encouraging the youthful spectators to resist wealthy individuals, the fossil fuel sector, “covetous insurance firms”, and states restricting abortion rights nationwide. With the moon in full view, numerous enthusiastic admirers surged forward, cameras at the ready, to document Sanders’ unscheduled speech, which followed a sensational performance by Charli XCX on an adjacent stage.

Sanders was invited by the festival organizers to present singer-songwriter Clairo, whom he commended for her activism efforts. He was introduced by Maxwell Frost, the newly elected Gen Z Democrat from Florida.

Sanders stated that he’s present because Clairo has utilized her popularity to advocate for women’s rights and work towards ending the devastating conflict in Gaza, where countless women and children are being harmed. During his speech, he expressed concern about global dangers since the reemergence of the Trump administration, and emphasized that the fate of America hinges on your generation.

At the Vermont senator’s initial reference to the president, there was a loud, disapproving outburst from the audience. “I concur!” Sanders replied. “He believes climate change is a fake. He’s alarmingly incorrect, and it’s us who must confront the fossil fuel industry and demand them to halt their planet-destroying actions.

He made clear that ever since taking over in January, the current administration has been actively working to undermine climate initiatives. This is evident in their actions such as reducing the workforce significantly at environmental departments and reversing environmental regulations.

You can choose to look away and disregard things happening around us, but be aware that such inaction could lead to potential risks,” the seasoned 83-year-old senator and two-time presidential contender emphasized as the audience continued to applaud. “We urgently need you to rise up and take a stand for fairness. For economic fairness, social fairness, and racial fairness.

He encouraged the crowd to stand against wealthy individuals such as Elon Musk, who have seemingly taken control of the U.S. political system. “Our economy is thriving for the billionaire class, but it’s failing working families,” Sanders stated, wrapping up his three-minute speech with a criticism of pharmaceutical and insurance companies that apparently fail to comprehend that healthcare should be regarded as a fundamental human right.

As a gamer, I took a break from my console today to join forces with Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a festival in Los Angeles. Earlier in the day, we had united for a rally as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour. The energy was electrifying, with an astounding 36,000 people in attendance! Musical legends like Neil Young, Joan Baez, and Maggie Rogers graced the stage to add even more fuel to our anti-Trump movement’s fire. This wasn’t just a one-off event; it was the latest stop on a nationwide tour that has been gathering crowds in their thousands across the country.

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2025-04-13 20:54