Overview

• Federal Election Commission filings reveal Sanders' campaign spent over $221,000 on private jet charters during the first quarter of 2025.
• The expenditures were split among three charter companies, with some flights costing up to $15,000 per hour for West Coast stops.
• Sanders argued that private jets are essential for conducting three to five rallies a week and reaching tens of thousands of supporters efficiently.
• The National Republican Congressional Committee criticized Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, calling their private jet use hypocritical given their climate advocacy.
• Sanders affirmed his commitment to private jet travel for future campaigns, emphasizing the need to prioritize campaign logistics over criticism.