Bernie Sanders, a prominent American politician and activist, has recently spoken out about the escalating financial influence in U.S. politics. On his verified X page, he discussed the overwhelming monetary support that political campaigns are now receiving from the wealthiest individuals and corporations.
Sanders pointed out that the billionaire class not only exerts control over the nation’s economy but also wields significant influence over the democratic process itself.
He revealed that a staggering $2.5 billion has been invested in the current campaign cycle, underscoring his concerns about the corrupting impact of such vast sums of money on the integrity of elections. Sanders asserted that this level of financial backing undermines the very foundations of democracy and gives disproportionate power to a select few.
On his Verified X page, He said, “The billionaire class not only controls our economy but our corrupt political system. Incredibly, they have now put $2.5 billion into this campaign. We must save democracy by defeating Trump, ending Citizens United & moving to public funding of elections.”