Senator Bernie Sanders launched a series of sharp criticisms directed at President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and even fellow Democrats during a recent interview as he geared up for a high-profile rally with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in New York.
In his remarks, Sanders accused Trump of using the presidency to protect billionaires and corporate interests while abandoning promises to working-class Americans. He condemned the administration’s economic policies, arguing that recent decisions have favored wealthy elites and widened inequality.
Turning his attention to Musk, Sanders described the billionaire’s growing influence over major industries as alarming. He claimed Musk’s control over sectors like transportation, technology, and defense poses a serious threat to economic fairness and democracy. Sanders also criticized what he called the “corporate capture” of the economy, where billionaires manipulate markets to their advantage while ordinary citizens struggle.
The senator did not spare his own party, expressing frustration with Democratic leaders who, in his view, have failed to stand up strongly enough against corporate power. Sanders called for a renewed focus on policies that directly benefit working families, including taxing the wealthy, expanding healthcare, and raising wages.
With his rally alongside Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders signaled that the fight against political and economic corruption remains a central focus of his agenda, vowing to hold both parties and powerful individuals accountable.