Bernie Sanders warns against "unprecedented danger" to American democracy, adding "You can thank Elon Musk and Trump" | Today news

Senator Bernie Sanders issued a clear warning about the state of American democracy, saying the country is a level of danger “unprecedented” in its lifetime. “We are a nation that moves quickly to oligarchy,” Sanders told CBS News. “Which means we have a government run by the billionaire class for the billionaire class.” Sanders, 83, pointed out the growing inequality, corporate influence and political apathy as symptoms of a deep democratic crisis. “You can resign Elon Musk and Trump” insisted whether the danger is more urgent today, and Sanders did not hesitate. “I think there is,” he said. “And in many ways, I think, you can thank Elon Musk and Trump for that.” Sanders expressed deep concern about the influence of billionaire elite and the erosion of democratic norms, which the US calls a ‘pseudo democracy’. Fear and anger over rallies despite his age, Sanders still draw thousands to his rallies. What does he see from the stage? “I think I see fear, and I see anger,” he said. ‘Sixty percent of our people live a salary-to-payment payment. Media doesn’t talk about it. We are not talking enough about it here in Congress. ‘ Musk and the power of billionaires Sanders were particularly busy having Elon Musk’s growing political influence. “These guys, led by Musk … have now allowed billionaires to own our political process.” He cited the Citizens United decision of the Supreme Court as a turning point that empowered wealthy individuals to dominate politics. “Look, you get one vote, and Elon Musk can spend $ 270m to help Trump prefer. Does that sound like a democracy to you? ‘ On law firms and Trump’s influence, Sanders also criticized the Major Weeting Firms in Washington for entering the political pressure of Trump’s circle. “Absolute cowardice,” he said. “They’re going to sell their souls to Donald Trump to continue to make money here in Washington.” The democratic establishment Sanders did not spare its own side of the corridor. He sharply criticized the democratic leadership for not having hard enough for the Americans in the working class. “That’s why the rich have become richer for the past 30 or 40 years … That’s what he’s playing dead about, and I’m afraid that Democrats have been playing dead for a long time.” He said Democrats should ask themselves a fundamental question: ‘On which side are they? [Will] They continue to make great campaign contributions from many, very wealthy people, or do they stand with the working class? ‘