Joan Baez Criticizes Billionaire Leadership in U.S. Politics

The folk legend voiced concerns about democracy and leadership during her appearance on John Mulaney’s Netflix talk show.

Joan Baez appeared on the season premiere of Netflix’s 'Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney' and criticized the state of U.S. politics.
She described U.S. democracy as 'going up in flames' and blamed 'incompetent billionaires' for the country’s current challenges.
While not naming them directly, her comments were interpreted as targeting President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency.
Baez shared her negative experience with a Tesla vehicle, humorously recounting how she crashed it shortly after purchasing it.
The singer, a longtime activist, has been vocal about climate change and supported Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election.