Brief
AOC and Bernie Sanders introduce the Strokes
The politicians praised the band’s activism and urged the 40,000‑strong crowd to vote ahead of the 2026 election.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders appeared onstage Friday at the Strokes’ concert in Flushing Meadows, Queens, to introduce the band to an audience of about 40,000 fans, Rolling Stone reported.
AOC praised the Strokes for “standing up for economic justice, fighting racism, and understanding that healthcare is a human right,” and reminded the crowd that Election Day is just over a month away. Sanders added a joke about singing and then thanked the band for opposing authoritarianism and urging voter turnout.
Julian Casablancas responded with a quip about “Fab, would you quit making out with Bernie Sanders?” before the group launched into “Lonely in the Future.”
Key facts
- AOC and Bernie Sanders introduced the Strokes at a Queens concert on 2026-10-03. (rollingstone.com)
- The venue was Flushing Meadows in Queens, with roughly 40,000 attendees. (rollingstone.com)
- Both politicians urged the crowd to vote before the upcoming election. (rollingstone.com)
Sources
- [1] rollingstone.com — originally reported as “See AOC, Bernie Sanders Introduce the Strokes at Queens Concert”
