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Joni Mitchell Now Officially American
Joni Mitchell naturalizes U.S. citizenship after 62 years, rejecting Trump and Canadian identity.
In brief
Joni Mitchell naturalizes U.S. citizenship after 62 years, rejecting Trump and Canadian identity. Joni Mitchell became a U.S. citizen in 2024, stating she is a Canadian first but critical of U.S. political alignment. Originally reported by Pitchfork.
Joni Mitchell naturalizes U.S. citizenship
Joni Mitchell, born in Alberta and raised in Saskatoon, became a U.S. citizen after 62 years.
“Fuck Donald Trump. I wish I could vote... I'm a Canadian. I'm one of those lousy immigrants.”
Mitchell criticizes U.S. political alignment
Mitchell has openly opposed President Trump and criticized Canada's government over years.
“while she still sees herself as a Canadian first, she is both a Canadian and U.S. citizen, Ms. Mitchell believes the country is sliding dangerously close to assimilation with the U.S., politically, economically and culturally.”
Mitchell's dual citizenship journey
Mitchell moved to the U.S. in the mid-1960s, lived in Detroit, New York, and Los Angeles before settling in Santa Barbara.
The main idea
Joni Mitchell became a U.S. citizen in 2024, stating she is a Canadian first but critical of U.S. political alignment.
