# AOC And Sanders Introduce The Strokes

> AOC and Sanders preview The Strokes' NYC show with economic justice praise.
- Title: AOC And Sanders Introduce The Strokes · Consequence | Shortify
- Summary: AOC and Sanders preview The Strokes' NYC show with economic justice praise. AOC and Sanders praised The Strokes for economic justice and voting rights ahead…
- Keywords: alexandria ocasio-cortez, bernie sanders, the strokes, flushing meadows corona park, queens, new york, nyc, campaign rallies, 2020, economic justice, voting rights, authoritarianism
- Source: Consequence — https://consequence.net/2026/10/aoc-and-bernie-sanders-introduce-the-strokes-prior-to-nyc-show
- Published: 2026-10-03T02:38:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alexandria ocasio-cortez, bernie sanders, the strokes, flushing meadows corona park, queens, new york, nyc, campaign rallies, 2020, economic justice, voting rights, authoritarianism
## Aoc And Sanders
Congresswoman alexandria ocasio-cortez and senator bernie sanders made a surprise appearance to introduce the strokes prior to their hometown show at flushing meadows corona park in queens, new york, on friday night.
## The Strokes
The strokes previously played a series of campaign rallies for sanders when he ran for president in 2020.
## Aoc's Statement
The greatest city in the world is now welcoming the greatest rock band of our generation.

> The greatest city in the world is now welcoming the greatest rock band of our generation
## Sanders' Praise
Sanders lauded the strokes for standing up for economic justice, fighting racism, understanding that healthcare is a human right, and understanding that we have all got to get out to vote, to stand up to authoritarianism.

> Sanders lauded the strokes for standing up for economic justice, fighting racism, understanding that healthcare is a human right, and understanding that we have all got to get out to vote, to stand up to authoritarianism
## Sanders' Call
Sanders closed his remarks by encouraging the crowd to vote in november.
## Key takeaway

AOC and Sanders praised The Strokes for economic justice and voting rights ahead of their NYC concert.