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Bernie Sanders Draws Record Rally Crowd and Addresses Coachella Festival

Sanders' 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour hits a high point with 36,000 attendees in Los Angeles and a surprise Coachella appearance, rallying support against Trump's policies and billionaire influence.

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Bernie Sanders speaks onstage before Clario's performance at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 12, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Katie Flores/Billboard via Getty Images)
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US Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent from Vermont, is seen on giant screens as he speaks on stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 12, 2025 in Indio, California.

Overview

  • Bernie Sanders held his largest-ever rally in Los Angeles on April 12, 2025, with an estimated 36,000 attendees, featuring speeches by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and performances by Neil Young and Joan Baez.
  • Sanders warned that President Trump is steering the U.S. toward authoritarianism and criticized plans for $1.1 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy.
  • In a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival, Sanders urged young attendees to fight for justice and stand against climate change denial and corporate greed.
  • Sanders emphasized the influence of billionaires like Elon Musk in shaping governmental policies, which he argued undermines democracy and social services.
  • The 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour continues to target key Republican-held districts, aiming to energize progressive voters ahead of future electoral challenges.