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Democratic Candidates Rally in NYC, Criticize Trump’s Bigotry

4/9/2026

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Democratic presidential hopefuls gathered in New York at Al Sharpton’s conference to connect with activists.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for antisemitism and bigotry.
The conference features candidates including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg seeking Black voter support.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) emphasized a Civil Rights history-rooted vision.
Shapiro framed the midterms as a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Democratic presidential hopefuls gathered in New York at Al Sharpton’s conference to connect with activists.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for antisemitism and bigotry.
The conference features candidates including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg seeking Black voter support.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) emphasized a Civil Rights history-rooted vision.
Shapiro framed the midterms as a referendum on U.S. President Donald Trump.