Barbra Streisand: A Powerful Voice for Democracy

Famed singer and actress Barbra Streisand is no stranger to controversy. At 81, she continues to use her powerful voice to speak out against what she sees as threats to democracy. Streisand’s latest target is former President Donald Trump, and she’s making it clear that she won’t be standing with him if he returns to the presidency in 2024..

Streisand dislikes Trump Streisand has long supported and fundraised for the Democratic Party and has never been shy about expressing her dislike for Trump. She has called him “stupid” and “misinformed,” calling him a “liar, a fraud.”

In a recent interview with Stephen Colbert, she boldly declared: “I wouldn’t be able to live in this country if he became president.”

But this isn’t the first time Streisand has made such a dramatic statement. Like many other celebrities, she vowed to leave the US after Trump’s victory in 2016. At the time, she joked: “America was great — before you guys got elected.”

Expressing her frustration through music
Streisand’s frustration with Trump led her to release her 36th album, “Walls,” in 2018. The musical masterpiece pays homage to Trump’s tyranny and includes powerful songs like “Don’t Lie to Me.”

Streisand said that the constant barrage of news and lies made her sick and she wanted to express her anger through her music. She firmly believed that the country should not be deceived and opposed deception..

Artists are the conscience of a nation
In her memoir “My Name is Barbra,” Streisand reflects on the tension between politicians and artists.

She firmly believes that artists are the conscience of a country, challenging society to face uncomfortable truths. Streisand boldly declares: “This is why art is the enemy of tyrants and dictators. »

Stay and fight for change
Unfortunately, Streisand’s powerful voice was not enough to sway voters to the polls in 2016. Trump was elected, and celebrities like Streisand faced a difficult decision: should they leave the country or stay and fight?

Some, like comedian George Lopez and talk show host Jon Stewart, made light-hearted jokes about moving to other countries or even other planets. Others, like Chelsea Handler, recognize that their platforms and voices are needed more than ever in a divided nation.

Finding Hope in President Joe Biden
After four years of darkness, Streisand sees hope in President Joe Biden. She admires his compassion, honesty, and integrity and believes the country is headed in the right direction. However, she remains concerned about the upcoming election and the possibility of Trump returning to power. Streisand is determined not to live in a country run by a man she considers “so stupid” and “so ignorant.”

A New America: Restoring the Nobility of Truth
Ultimately, Streisand envisions a new America, untainted by profanity, insults, and revenge. She called for a restoration of the nobility of truth, believing that only then would America truly become great again.

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