In a stunning twist at Coachella's star-studded music festival, Sen. Bernie Sanders took the stage unexpectedly on Saturday night, stirring the crowd with his impassioned message.

Under the glow of the full moon and after an electrifying set from Charli XCX, the Vermont senator delivered a powerful speech fiercely criticizing former President Donald Trump, as well as the rampant greed of billionaires and the fossil fuel industry. With hundreds of fans rushing forward, phones raised to capture this surprise moment, Sanders urged the youthful audience to take a stand for justice, especially in light of rolling back abortion rights across the nation.

Invited to introduce the activist singer Clairo, Sanders took a moment to commend her for her commitment to social issues. He was welcomed to the stage by Maxwell Frost, a trailblazing Gen Z congressman from Florida.

"Clairo has fought for women’s rights and seeks to end the devastating war in Gaza," Sanders declared, setting the tone for a speech that would resonate deeply with the assembled crowd. He warned that the future of America hinges on their actions and involvement.

As soon as Trump’s name was mentioned, the crowd erupted in boos, to which Sanders replied with a rallying cry: "He thinks climate change is a hoax! He is dangerously wrong!" The senator emphasized the urgent need to confront the fossil fuel industry to protect our planet.

Sanders highlighted the alarming moves made by the current administration since January, including significant cuts to environmental agencies and the scrapping of vital climate initiatives.

"Ignoring what's going on is perilous for all of us," the 83-year-old senator cautioned, as cheers erupted from the crowd. He called for a collective fight for economic, social, and racial justice.

In a passionate conclusion, Sanders condemned billionaires like Elon Musk who have leveraged their wealth to manipulate political power, declaring, "Our economy favors the billionaire class over working families." He also took aim at pharmaceutical and insurance companies, insisting on the fundamental belief that healthcare is a human right.

Earlier that day, Sanders had energized a crowd of 36,000 fans at a Los Angeles rally as part of his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. With performances from icons like Neil Young and Joan Baez, this rally was just one of many in a national campaign against Trump that has captured the hearts of thousands.