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The Strokes Bring Bernie Sanders And AOC Into Their New York Homecoming

Sanders joined The Strokes onstage and praised the band’s support for causes he backs.

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This article1 analysis · Oct 9, 2026
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Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined The Strokes onstage at the band’s New York City homecoming concert, where Sanders praised the group’s advocacy and other guests urged political engagement.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Chris Smalls, Labor organizer who appeared onstage and encouraged political engagement; Lee Camp, Comedian and political commentator who appeared onstage; Maya Rupert, Political strategist and author who participated in an event moderated by Julian Casablancas

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Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Appear at The Strokes’ New York Show

Outlets agree that Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appeared at a New York concert. Sanders praised The Strokes’ political positions and urged people to vote. Left-leaning outlets focus on the concert appearance and Sanders’s praise of the band’s activism and call to vote. Right-leaning outlets present the remarks as left-wing politics at a rock show and highlight Mike Myers’s posts.

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