Overview

• Sen. Bernie Sanders described the current political climate as 'the scariest times' of his life, citing the consolidation of power by billionaires and the Trump administration's actions.
• Sanders criticized Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter, arguing it amplifies his political influence over hundreds of millions of users.
• He expressed concerns about Jeff Bezos's editorial changes at The Washington Post, claiming it is being shifted toward a right-wing agenda after staff reductions.
• Sanders accused President Trump of violating constitutional norms by freezing congressionally approved funding and undermining checks and balances.
• The senator warned that the combined influence of wealth and authoritarian tactics threatens the foundational principles of American democracy.