India, April 13 -- Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Saturday night. The Vermont Senator encouraged the crowd to fight for the country before introducing performer Clairo.

"This country faces some very difficult challenges," he told the crowd. "And the future, what happens to America, is dependent on your generation."

Joining Sanders was U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost, a congressman from Florida's 10th Congressional District.

After the surprise appearance, Sanders took to X to thank the crowd.

"Thank you, Coachella. I enjoyed introducing the great Clairo tonight. These are tough times. The younger generation has to help lead in the fight to combat climate change, protect women's rights,...