Bernie Sanders: Democrats have to decide whether they’re on the side of the wealthy or working people
Ever since President Trump took office, surrounded by some of the richest men in the world, Senator Bernie Sanders has been sounding the alarm: “This country today faces an unprecedented level of danger, something that I’ve never seen in my lifetime,” he said. “We are a nation that is moving rapidly toward oligarchy, which means that we have a government run by the billionaire class, for the billionaire class.”
“You’ve had this consistent message for a long time; is there more urgency now in this moment?” I asked.
“I think there is,” Sanders replied. “And in many ways, I suppose, you can thank Elon Musk and Trump for that.”
The 83-year-old’s rallying cry is breaking through, as thousands pack his events. These gatherings, along with other protests, are the latest flashpoints for an emerging Trump opposition.
What does Sanders see from on stage at his rallies? “I think I’m seeing fear, and I’m seeing anger,” he said. “Sixty percent of our people are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Media doesn’t talk about it. We don’t talk about it enough here in Congress.” [Continue reading…]