It’s like 2020 all over again!
At least if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders get their way.
According to a report from Fox News, both AOC and Sanders are taking the “Fighting Oligarchy” rallies out West next week – and advising supporters to mask up to participate.
BREAKING: Sen. Bernie Sanders is advising supporters to wear masks at an upcoming outdoor event in Denver, Colorado, in 2025. pic.twitter.com/q9XIpVW1Jy
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) March 15, 2025
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, reports say that the RSVP for the events in Denver and Las Vegas includes guidance that “masks are advised for all attendees of this event.”
A post shared by conservative podcaster Stephen L. Miller on Friday about the Denver event had many wondering why masks would be advised for an outdoor event in 2025.
“Sent from a friend. Bernie’s speaking tour is advising everyone in attendance to wear masks. This is an outdoor event,” the X post said, accompanied by a screenshot of the RSVP.
“Still trying the Covid panic politics,” the top comment said.
“Was this from the year 2020?” a content creator asked.
The reactions to the post are split, with many people online dumbfounded by the need for masks exactly five years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced shutdowns and social distancing.
Others speculated that the masks are a way to protect attendees’ identities. Masks are a common practice to protect protesters’ identities at large demonstrations, like the pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University this past year.
However, Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” events are not protests. Events in the Blue Wall states of Michigan and Wisconsin last weekend operated like a traditional campaign rally, with thousands of supporters lining up to earn a spot inside to hear the headline speaker.
“Nevada, Colorado, Arizona: You deserve public servants who show up for you. The time is now to protect the public good, advance healthcare and living wages for all, and fight against corruption. See you next week,” Ocasio-Cortez said on Friday.