Sanders Continues Fighting Oligarchy Tour in West Virginia, North Carolina

Senator Bernie Sanders is continuing his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour with stops scheduled in deep red districts of West Virginia and North Carolina to address economic inequality, healthcare access, and political corruption. The tour aims to rally support across political divides against policies favoring the wealthy, including tax breaks signed into law by President Donald Trump and cuts to healthcare and food assistance programs. Sanders emphasizes the need for decent-paying jobs, healthcare for all, and an end to a campaign finance system dominated by billionaires, rallying over 270,000 attendees so far, many of whom are new to his base and not registered Democrats. The tour is also part of a broader effort to encourage grassroots political engagement and independent candidacies to challenge the current political establishment and 'defeat Trumpism.' Sanders has highlighted the negative impact of recent Republican legislation, such as the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' which is expected to cause millions to lose health insurance, underscoring his message of fighting for working-class Americans. His campaign has attracted significant interest, with thousands expressing intent to run for office, many as independents, and the tour events have drawn historic crowds and millions of livestream views.