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Sanders Declares Progressive Wins Spark Revolution; Trump Fires Back

7/4/2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders declared that recent progressive victories signal an imminent political revolution to dismantle oligarchic power.
He cited Melat Kiros’s win over Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado and three mayor-backed candidates winning New York City House primaries, and urged Medicare for All, a higher minimum wage, and overturning Citizens United.
President Donald Trump replied on Truth Social, accusing Democratic leaders of fearing conflict and letting “godless” communists shape party.

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Senator Bernie Sanders declared that recent progressive victories signal an imminent political revolution to dismantle oligarchic power.
He cited Melat Kiros’s win over Rep. Diana DeGette in Colorado and three mayor-backed candidates winning New York City House primaries, and urged Medicare for All, a higher minimum wage, and overturning Citizens United.
President Donald Trump replied on Truth Social, accusing Democratic leaders of fearing conflict and letting “godless” communists shape party.