Coachella is known as the go-to desert destination for music, food, and fashion. Every so often a featured act uses their set time to platform a social cause they’re passionate about. Yesterday (April 12), Clairo did just that during her Coachella 2025 performance.

Earlier in the day, Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez hosted a Fighting Oligarchy free concert with Neil Young, Maggie Rogers, and Joan Baez that was dubbed “Bernie-chella.” He spoke to Rolling Stone in late February about taking down Trump and what it will take to create long-lasting change to this country.

Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance at Coachella this weekend, introducing artist Clairo and calling for young people to stand up for justice.