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Sanders Defends $230K Private Jet Spending Amid Criticism

7/18/2025

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Sen. Bernie Sanders's campaign splurged nearly $230,000 on private jets for his Fighting Oligarchy Tour in the second quarter of 2025, sparking debate as he critiques the wealthy elite. Defending his choices as essential for campaigning, he wasn't alone; Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also spent about $33,000 on commercial flights to join him.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders's campaign splurged nearly $230,000 on private jets for his Fighting Oligarchy Tour in the second quarter of 2025, sparking debate as he critiques the wealthy elite. Defending his choices as essential for campaigning, he wasn't alone; Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also spent about $33,000 on commercial flights to join him.