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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.

Bay Area folk legend Joan Baez speaks to host John Mulaney, right, as actor Michale Keaton listens on the global premiere of the Netflix talk show “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney” on Wednesday, March 12.
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Joan Baez, right, and Tom Morello perform during a tribute to the folk singer at the Masonic Auditorium in San Francisco on Feb. 8.
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Overview

  • 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.