Union leader Sarah Nelson, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at the University of Montana during their final stop on their “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. About 9,000 people attended the rally, according to event organizers.

A knitted replica of Bernie Sanders at the Fighting Oligarchy tour on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Missoula, Montana.

About 9,000 people attended the Fighting Oligarchy tour in Missoula, Montana, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

An attendee’s decor at the Fighting Oligarchy tour on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Missoula, Montana.

University of Montana students Elizabeth Kamminga, 20, Emmi Highness, 21, and Natalie Schoen, 20, play UNO while waiting for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Climate activists Olivia Vesovich and Lander Bussee, who won the landmark climate case against the state of Montana, spoke at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at the University of Montana during the final stop on the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

The back of an attendee’s leather jacket at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

A woman stands to applaud Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

About 9,000 people attended the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour at the University of Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) embraces fellow speaker and union leader, Sarah Nelson, during the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

An attendee’s “VOTE” necklace at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour at the University of Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. About 9,000 people attended the rally, according to event organizers.

An attendee records U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on her phone at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

A woman stands to applaud Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) during the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at the University of Montana for the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. About 9,000 people attended the rally, according to event organizers.

Attendees react to climate activists Olivia Vesovich and Lander Bussee's speech at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. About 9,000 people attended the rally, according to event organizers.

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at the University of Montana for the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Reflections of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) on the flatscreen at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) spoke at the University of Montana during the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

Rally goers watch U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speak at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

The crowd reacts during the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

The crowd unleashes applause during the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

An attendee raises a fist in support of public land during the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

An attendee’s shirt at the “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.

The “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour’s last stop in Missoula, Montana on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.