Joni Mitchell Is Now Officially American
She was sworn in at a recent ceremony
Joni Mitchell, a Canada-born musician, has officially become a U.S. citizen, according to a recent Instagram post. The announcement comes after 62 years of living in the United States, where she has established herself as a prominent figure in the folk scene. Mitchell expressed her dual citizenship in a recent post, with the caption "A journey that began 62 years ago."
The musician, who has been critical of both the Canadian and U.S. governments, has not made her naturalization a statement about the current political climate in the U.S. Mitchell's decision to become an American citizen does not reflect any support for the current political regime. Instead, she has previously spoken out against President Donald Trump, stating during a 2024 "Joni Jam" performance at the Hollywood Bowl, "Fuck Donald Trump.
I wish I could vote…I’m a Canadian. I’m one of those lousy immigrants." While she considers herself a Canadian first, Mitchell believes that Canada is sliding dangerously close to assimilation with the U.S. politically, economically, and culturally. She has lived in Los Angeles since 1968, where she made a significant impact on the Laurel Canyon folk scene. Currently, Mitchell resides in Santa Barbara.
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