Sanders May Day Rally Spurs Arrests, Critiques Both Parties

Senator Bernie Sanders led a nationwide 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour, organizing major May Day rallies in Pennsylvania cities like Philadelphia and Harrisburg to protest increasing oligarchy and authoritarianism under President Trump. Sanders condemned tax breaks for billionaires, proposed cuts to Medicaid, nutrition, and education, and criticized the influence of wealthy individuals such as Elon Musk in government. He accused both the Trump administration and Democratic Party leaders of failing working Americans, urging voters to hold all elected officials accountable. The rallies, co-hosted with labor unions and immigrant rights groups, celebrated May Day's legacy in the labor movement. Significant police presence was reported at the events, with over 70 demonstrators arrested in Philadelphia. These rallies reflect escalating unrest over economic inequality, executive overreach, and threats to federal social programs, energizing progressive opposition nationwide.