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Bernie Sanders Draws Record Crowd in LA Rally with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Bernie Sanders held his largest rally to date in Los Angeles with 36,000 attendees, emphasizing the fight against oligarchy alongside Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Updated: Apr 12th, 2025, 11:19 PM ET

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Senator Bernie Sanders attracted a record crowd of 36,000 during his Los Angeles rally, part of the 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour. Joined by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, musical acts like Joan Baez and Neil Young also performed. The event focused on criticism of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, addressing issues like economic equity, climate change, and the impact of wealth on politics. Sanders called for unity against oligarchic forces and emphasized that despair is not an option, urging all citizens regardless of political affiliation to join the fight for dignity and respect.

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