In a move that has left many scratching their heads, Senator Bernie Sanders is urging his supporters to don masks for an upcoming outdoor event in Denver, Colorado. This is despite the pandemic being largely considered a thing of the past.
An email unearthed by journalist Stephen L. Miller reveals that Sanders’ team is advising attendees to mask up and avoid the event if they have COVID-19 symptoms. It reads: “Masks are advised for all attendees of this event,” suggesting an overabundance of caution that feels out of step with the current reality. The email further states, “Anyone experiencing a fever or other symptoms of COVID-19 is asked to stay home and not attend.”
In addition to these guidelines, attendees are warned against bringing bags, signs, or firearms.
Sent from a friend. Bernie’s speaking tour is advising everyone in attendance to wear masks. This is an outdoor event.
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze)
March 14, 2025
This peculiar guidance is part of Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, a campaign designed to rally Democrats against the influence of powerful figures like President Trump and Elon Musk.
Next week, @AOC and I will be taking the Fighting Oligarchy tour out west. We will be in Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado to hold town meetings with working people who are profoundly disgusted with what is going on in Washington, D.C. I hope you’ll join us.
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders)
March 14, 2025
More astonishingly, Sanders’ website continues to present the narrative that America is still grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, despite widespread acknowledgement—even among Democrats—that this crisis has largely passed. His site, berniesanders.com, boldly lists an <
