Overview

• Joe Rogan asked Sanders if he will seek the presidency in 2028, prompting the senator to note his age and decline to make a firm commitment.
• Sanders highlighted his Fighting Oligarchy tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a platform to challenge billionaire influence and party establishments.
• He called for government-funded elections to limit wealthy donors’ sway and restore public trust in the campaign finance system.
• The senator advocated pausing U.S. military aid to Israel until Gaza’s civilians gain relief and criticized AIPAC’s influence over congressional races.
• He cited his 2016 and 2020 White House bids to demonstrate his movement’s growth while stopping short of pledging a third campaign.