Tens of thousands gathered at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles for a rally featuring Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, criticizing the Trump administration and income inequality. Sanders, leading the nationwide “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, condemned the influence of billionaires on American politics and economy, calling them addicted to greed. He emphasized that economic rights are human rights, highlighting unaddressed economic discrimination. Ocasio-Cortez criticized Trump’s immigration policies and praised educators standing up for their students. The rally included speeches from other lawmakers and musical performances. Local officials warned of traffic disruptions due to the event, framing the current political climate as a progression toward a dangerous fascist oligarchy.
Rallying Against Oligarchy: Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in LA
By xpectafight
