Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Berniechella Rally: Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Lead Protest in Los Angeles
Imagine a big party where people who don't like rich people and Donald Trump got together.
It was like a concert called "Berniechella" led by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
They want to show that many people disagree with Trump and to convince more people to vote for Democrats who care about working-class people.
Some people there were worried about how the government works.
The event had famous singers, and they talked about things like fairness and helping regular people.
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez headlined a "Fighting Oligarchy" rally in Los Angeles.
The rally, dubbed "Berniechella", drew a crowd of 36,000 people.
The event aimed to show opposition to Donald Trump and promote economic populism within the Democratic Party.
Speakers included Joan Baez and Neil Young, who voiced their concerns.
The rally also highlighted differing views on the focus of political action.
- Who
- Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, with attendees and performers.
- What
- A "Fighting Oligarchy" rally.
- When
- April 12th.
- Where
- Downtown Los Angeles.
- Why
- To show opposition to Trump and promote economic populism within the Democratic Party.
- Event Name
- "Fighting Oligarchy" rally / Berniechella
- Location
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Date
- April 12th
- Main Speakers
- Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- Estimated Attendance
- 36,000