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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Rally Record Crowd in Los Angeles Against Billionaire Influence

The Fighting Oligarchy tour's largest rally yet draws 36,000 attendees, combining fiery political speeches with cultural engagement to challenge Trump-era policies and corporate dominance.

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.
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Overview

  • The Los Angeles rally on April 12, 2025, set a record for the Fighting Oligarchy tour, with 36,000 attendees gathering at Gloria Molina Grand Park.
  • Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered sharp critiques of President Trump, accusing him of fostering an oligarchic society dominated by billionaires like Elon Musk.
  • The event blended political activism with cultural performances, featuring artists such as Neil Young, Joan Baez, and Maggie Rogers to energize the audience.
  • Sanders made a surprise appearance at Coachella later that evening, urging younger generations to take action against corporate and political elites.
  • The tour continues with upcoming stops in Utah, Idaho, and Montana, aiming to mobilize grassroots resistance in Republican-leaning areas.