Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, joined Senator Bernie Sanders at a town hall in Brooklyn, part of Sanders’ Fighting Oligarchy tour. The event, attended by about 1,700 people, focused on opposing the rising threat of oligarchic control in the U.S. Mamdani, supported by various progressive figures, condemned anti-Palestinian actions by the City University of New York and criticized capitalist greed, asserting that the city is not for sale to billionaires. He emphasized the need for policies that support working-class communities, such as freezing rent and increasing taxes on the wealthy.
Sanders echoed these sentiments, highlighting the campaign’s grassroots nature. He expressed concern over the lack of support from mainstream Democrats for Mamdani, questioning why party leaders haven’t embraced a candidate generating significant grassroots excitement. The pair addressed the need for legal assistance for immigrant communities under threat from the Trump administration and discussed strategies to mobilize a large volunteer base for the upcoming elections. As they concluded, Sanders rallied the crowd, contrasting the wealth and power of the oligarchy with the strength of the people.
