Barbra Streisand Discusses Trump’s Impact and New Album
Hollywood icon Barbra Streisand expressed her ongoing concerns about Donald Trump’s “chaos, corruption, and cruelty,” stating that these issues are frightening to her on a daily basis. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, she shared insights into her upcoming duet album, The Secret of Life: Partner, Vol. 2, which features collaborations with prominent artists including Sting, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Seal, and rising star Laufey from Iceland.
While promoting her new album, Streisand couldn’t help but voice her thoughts on Trump, a topic she’s passionate about. She mentioned feeling ongoing mental distress due to the Trump administration, suggesting that her concerns may have influenced her choice of darker songs for the album, including Sting’s “Fragile” and a new rendition of “Love Will Survive.”
“I really want to be happy,” Streisand lamented about Trump’s effects on her life. “But every time I turn on the TV—I’m clearly a glutton for punishment—I’m both captivated and terrified, right?”
The Oscar-winning star recounted a recent dinner with Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey, who described the current administration as fostering “chaos, corruption, and cruelty.”
Streisand reflected, saying, “I thought a lot about this,” indicating how deeply these issues resonate with her.
On a more personal note, she described being in a “stop and smell the roses” phase of her life, where she feels the importance of spending time with loved ones. “I’m older now, and it’s important to reassess your life, you know? I looked in the mirror and thought, ‘How much time do I have left?’ I’ve had projects I never finished, but now I’m finding a sense of fulfillment with people I care about,” she explained.
Despite her introspective phase, the political landscape hasn’t evaded her. In recent months, she’s criticized Trump for his merchandise sales and expressed dismay over Americans electing him despite her warnings. She even suggested that the disastrous La Fire is tied to climate change rather than blaming the Democrats for forest management issues.
