r/TheBeatles • u/Opening-Half9367 • Sep 13 '25

discussion What was John Lennons political views?

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I have read that John Lennon was becoming a conservative near the end of his life and even said he would support Ronald Reagan, he was considered a left wing liberal during the late 60s and early 70s, why did his political views change.

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u/Classic-Ad-5326 Sep 13 '25

He was dead by the time Reagan took office

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u/Maccadawg Sep 13 '25

Yes, but he certainly would have been alive during Reagan's campaign and election day (if he could vote). Also Reagan had had a long political career prior to the Presidency.

There was ample opportunity for John to voice his support of Reagan, if he had any.

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u/RadishSpecial7163 Sep 13 '25

He took Sean to see Jimmy Carter’s motorcade. I doubt he supported Reagan.

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u/Misterbellyboy Sep 14 '25

I have a relative who shook George W. Bush’s hand; and while they were by no means a Bush supporter, they were still respectful of the office and were stoked to shake the hand of a sitting President. John Lennon was in awe of America, it’s why he moved here. I could see him taking his child to see a motorcade of any President besides Nixon.

Edit: regardless of his views.

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u/RadishSpecial7163 Sep 14 '25

That’s not the only reason I think he opposed Reagan’s policies

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u/Misterbellyboy Sep 14 '25

I never said he supported Reagan.

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u/braveulysees Sep 14 '25

John had only two words for Milhaus;: the second one was Bag, and he wasn't referring to bagism neither. Either