Bernie Sanders Warns of Rising Oligarchy and Authoritarianism Under Trump and Musk
The Vermont senator criticizes the Trump administration and influential billionaires for undermining democracy and constitutional checks and balances.
- Sen. Bernie Sanders described the current era as the 'scariest times' of his life during an interview on Pod Save America.
- He accused President Trump and billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos of consolidating power, creating what he calls an 'oligarchic society.'
- Sanders criticized Musk's ownership of Twitter, alleging it amplifies conservative messages to millions and threatens democratic discourse.
- He also highlighted changes at The Washington Post under Bezos, claiming it is shifting toward right-wing perspectives after layoffs of key editorial staff.
- Sanders warned that Trump’s actions, including lawsuits against media outlets and unilateral federal funding cuts, signal a move toward authoritarianism.