Jane Goodall’s Death Spurs Netflix Show Premiere
- In what is believed to be her final interview, primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall expressed strong opinions about several world leaders, suggesting they be sent on a one-way...
- What: Jane Goodall's final interview includes a call to send several world leaders into space.
- Where: The interview is part of NBC's "Last Days" series, available on Peacock.
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Jane Goodall Calls for Sending World Leaders to Space in Final Interview
In what is believed to be her final interview, primatologist and anthropologist Jane Goodall expressed strong opinions about several world leaders, suggesting they be sent on a one-way trip to space via a spacecraft operated by elon Musk. The interview, part of the “Last Days” series on the NBC peacock streaming service, revealed a candidness rarely seen from the typically diplomatic Goodall.
Leaders Named for Space Travel
Goodall specifically named Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, and Benjamin Netanyahu, along with his far-right government, as individuals she would send on a one-way journey. She envisioned Elon Musk as the host of this interstellar voyage. According to a NBC News report, goodall stated, “Absolutely ther are people I don’t like, and I would like to put them on one of Musk’s spaceships and send them all off to the planet he’s sure he’s going to discover.”
“Absolutely there are people I don’t like, and I would like to put them on one of Musk’s spaceships and send them all off to the planet he’s sure he’s going to discover … He’d be the host … Along with Musk would be Trump … And then I would put Putin in there. And I would put President Xi.I’d certainly put Netanyahu in there,and his far-right government. Put them all on that spaceship and send them off.” – jane Goodall
Context and Reactions
The interview has sparked considerable discussion online and in media outlets. Goodall, known for her decades of work studying chimpanzees and advocating for conservation, has frequently enough spoken out on environmental and humanitarian issues. Though, this direct naming of political figures represents a departure from her usual approach. The timing of the interview coincides with heightened global tensions, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and increasing geopolitical competition between the United States and China.
Elon Musk has not publicly responded to Goodall’s suggestion as of October 6, 2025. Representatives for Trump, Putin, Xi, and Netanyahu have also not issued statements. The Guardian notes that Goodall’s comments were made with a sense of urgency and frustration regarding the state of the world.
Jane Goodall’s Legacy
Dame Jane Goodall, born April 3, 1934, is