Progressive political stars say president and billionaire Elon Musk are turning US into oligarchy at rally in Arizona

Summary

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez condemned Donald Trump and Elon Musk at a packed Arizona rally, accusing them of harming working-class Americans and promoting oligarchy.

Sanders denounced corporate CEOs as “major criminals” exploiting workers, while Ocasio-Cortez called for stronger Democratic leadership.

Rallygoers urged Ocasio-Cortez to challenge Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after he supported a Republican funding bill.

The rally, part of Sanders’ “Stop Oligarchy” tour, follows criticism of the Democratic Party’s weak response to Trump’s agenda and features further events in Colorado and Arizona.

  • nthavoc@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    3 days ago

    You can unite, focus, make friends, form groups at the peaceful protests going on right now. The people are doing something. The perception I am getting is two people already in positions of influence trying to make changes, making money hand over fist doing these things, and getting screwed again by people like Schumer and Pelosi. Heart’s in the right place, method needs to change.

    • tacobellhopEnglish
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      3 days ago

      Can you point me to where they are making money? Or just a general all politicians are making money deal. Cause for sure on that.

    • the_elderEnglish
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      3 days ago

      Why not both? We need to be hitting the road running from as many angles as we can to get people mobilized.