Senator Bernie Sanders and other House Democrats accuse Elon Musk of wielding undue influence over the passage of a government spending bill, characterizing his actions as oligarchic. Musk, who has been appointed to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency, actively opposed the bill, prompting criticism that he functions as a de facto GOP leader. This event highlights concerns about the growing power of billionaires in American politics and fuels ongoing debate regarding the country’s trajectory toward oligarchy. The conflict culminated in the failure of two spending bills, further intensifying calls for Speaker Mike Johnson’s removal.
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Senator Sanders criticized Republicans for potentially derailing a bipartisan government funding bill due to Elon Musk’s objections. Musk’s public opposition, including calls to halt all legislation until Trump’s inauguration, fueled concerns about undue billionaire influence on government policy. This action risks impacting millions of federal employees and Social Security recipients. Sanders emphasized the need to prevent billionaires from controlling government operations.
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Bernie Sanders vehemently criticized Elon Musk for his opposition to the recently negotiated bipartisan spending deal, characterizing Musk’s actions as an attempt to derail the agreement. Sanders’ strong words underscored his belief that the wealthiest individuals should not wield such influence over governmental decisions.
Sanders’ pointed commentary, shared on X, directly addressed Musk’s calls for the impeachment of lawmakers who voted in favor of the funding legislation. He framed Musk’s actions as an unacceptable intrusion of unchecked wealth into the democratic process, questioning whether Republican politicians would blindly follow Musk’s directives.
The senator’s statement highlighted the inherent conflict between the desires of billionaires and the needs of the populace.… Continue reading
Senator Sanders criticized his colleagues’ hypocrisy in prioritizing a near-$1 trillion military budget while simultaneously claiming insufficient funds for addressing critical national issues like housing and healthcare. He highlighted the consistent rejection of funding for social programs despite readily approving massive military spending. This occurred shortly before the Senate overwhelmingly passed the $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act, a vote Sanders opposed. Sanders argued that this prioritization reflects undue influence from the military-industrial complex, urging a shift towards investing in the needs of working families.
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Following Donald Trump’s threat to imprison members of the January 6th Committee, Senator Bernie Sanders urged President Biden to consider preemptive pardons for those targeted. Sanders, along with Senator Lindsey Graham, condemned Trump’s statement as authoritarian and an assault on the rule of law. Trump’s threat comes amidst his repeated pledges to pardon Capitol rioters upon assuming office. The January 6th Committee’s report concluded that Trump criminally participated in a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election.
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Following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Senator Bernie Sanders used the opportunity during an NBC News interview to advocate for universal healthcare in the US. He decried the violence as unacceptable while highlighting the public’s anger towards a healthcare system that prioritizes profit over people’s needs. Sanders emphasized the US’s uniquely low life expectancy and high healthcare costs compared to other developed nations as reasons to implement a system guaranteeing healthcare for all. He reiterated his longstanding support for universal healthcare, citing the recently introduced Medicare for All Act as a potential solution.
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Senator Sanders linked the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to widespread anger over the US healthcare system’s high costs and low life expectancy ranking. He emphasized the need for national healthcare, echoing points in the alleged murderer’s manifesto. Other Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Warren and Ocasio-Cortez, also acknowledged public frustration with the system while condemning the violence. The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding healthcare access and affordability in the United States.
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Senator Bernie Sanders asserts that the U.S. is rapidly becoming an oligarchy, dominated by a small number of billionaires wielding immense wealth and political influence. This concentration of power is exemplified by the nearly $2 billion spent by 150 billionaire families in the 2024 election to elect favored candidates, and subsequently, the appointment of billionaires with a combined wealth exceeding the GDP of 172 nations to the Trump administration. This trend, echoed by Senator Chris Murphy, signifies a system where the wealthy leverage government access for personal enrichment at the expense of ordinary citizens. The proposed Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaires with vested interests in federal funding, further exemplifies this concerning trajectory.
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Following President-elect Trump’s threat to jail members of the January 6th Committee, Senator Bernie Sanders called the statement “outrageous” and suggested President Biden consider preemptive pardons for the committee members. Sanders described Trump’s actions as characteristic of authoritarianism and dictatorship. This follows Trump’s declaration of intent to pardon his supporters convicted for their involvement in the January 6th Capitol attack. However, not all Republicans support Trump’s position, with Senator Lindsey Graham explicitly disagreeing.
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