# Joni Mitchell Now Officially American

> Joni Mitchell naturalizes U.S. citizenship after 62 years, rejecting Trump and Canadian identity.
- Title: Joni Mitchell Now Officially American · Pitchfork | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Pitchfork — https://pitchfork.com/story/joni-mitchell-is-now-officially-american
- Author: Hattie Lindert
- Published: 2026-10-13T20:19:45.562+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jonimitchell, uscitizenship, canada, trump, hollywoodbowl, laurelcanyon, music, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Joni Mitchell became a U.S. citizen in 2024, stating she is a Canadian first but critical of U.S. political alignment.