Sen. Bernie Sanders returned to Chicago to criticize the nation’s billionaires and label President Trump a “demagogue,” amidst reports of Trump potentially sending the National Guard to the city. During his rally at the University of Illinois Chicago, Sanders highlighted economic inequality, stating that the system favors the wealthy while working people struggle, with significant issues in healthcare, housing, and education. He called for a change, denouncing the control exerted by the “oligarchs.”
Local leaders, including State Sen. Robert Peters and U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, spoke in support of reform initiatives, including the elimination of cash bail. They condemned Trump’s threats as distractions from his policies and expressed their commitment to community safety and resistance against perceived authoritarian tactics. Senator Tammy Duckworth criticized the potential military deployment as inappropriate and detrimental to community safety. Attendees voiced concern over the looming presence of the National Guard, advocating for peaceful solutions to conflict.
