Bernie Sanders and AOC's 'Fighting Oligarchy' Tour Attracts 36,000 in LA, 30,000 in GOP District

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 05:14 PM

Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have been touring the United States with their 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, drawing significant crowds in various states. The tour, aimed at rallying opposition to President Donald Trump's policies, has seen stops in both conservative and liberal areas, with the largest rally to date occurring in Los Angeles, where 36,000 people gathered at Gloria Molina Grand Park. Performers such as Neil Young, Joan Baez, and Maggie Rogers joined the event, adding to its appeal. In Folsom, California, part of a Republican-leaning Congressional district represented by Kevin Kiley, over 30,000 attendees turned out to hear Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez speak. The event was marked by a protest from Trump supporters, who flew a banner overhead stating 'Folsom is Trump Country.' However, the large crowd at the rally suggested strong local support for the progressive message. The tour has not only focused on criticizing Trump's administration but also on highlighting issues such as income inequality, healthcare, and the influence of billionaires on government policy. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have used these rallies to call for action against what they describe as an oligarchic system, urging attendees to fight for economic and social justice. Other stops included Idaho, where 12,000 people attended, and Utah, with 20,000 attendees. The 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour is set to continue, with upcoming stops planned in Missoula, Montana, further demonstrating the duo's commitment to engaging with communities across the political spectrum. Sanders also made a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival, showing his intent to reach younger audiences.

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The New York congresswoman let the crowd size speak for itself as her Fighting Oligarchy tour with Bernie Sanders rolled into another Republican area. https://t.co/2HoJqCfUKy

Emily Hoeven

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"Sen. Bernie Sanders & Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did something that no CA Democrat likely could: turn out 26,000 people for a Tuesday night rally in a Republican House district & chart a way forward for an enfeebled & directionless Democratic Party." https://t.co/eYNnO82ttn