Overview

• Sen. Bernie Sanders described the current era as the 'scariest times' of his life during an interview on Pod Save America.
• He accused President Trump and billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos of consolidating power, creating what he calls an 'oligarchic society.'
• Sanders criticized Musk's ownership of Twitter, alleging it amplifies conservative messages to millions and threatens democratic discourse.
• He also highlighted changes at The Washington Post under Bezos, claiming it is shifting toward right-wing perspectives after layoffs of key editorial staff.
• Sanders warned that Trump’s actions, including lawsuits against media outlets and unilateral federal funding cuts, signal a move toward authoritarianism.