Bernie Sanders Warns of Rising Oligarchy and Authoritarianism Under Trump Administration

The Vermont senator highlights the influence of billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, alongside President Trump's actions, as unprecedented threats to democracy.

• Sen. Bernie Sanders described the current political climate as 'the scariest times' of his life, citing the consolidation of power by billionaires and the Trump administration's actions.
• Sanders criticized Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter, arguing it amplifies his political influence over hundreds of millions of users.
• He expressed concerns about Jeff Bezos's editorial changes at The Washington Post, claiming it is being shifted toward a right-wing agenda after staff reductions.
• Sanders accused President Trump of violating constitutional norms by freezing congressionally approved funding and undermining checks and balances.
• The senator warned that the combined influence of wealth and authoritarian tactics threatens the foundational principles of American democracy.

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