Senator Bernie Sanders, who identifies as a socialist and is considered an independent, defended his use of private jets during his ‘Fight Oligarchy’ tour alongside Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in an interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier on Wednesday.
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez, both vocal critics of wealthy Americans, have faced backlash from conservative circles, who perceive their actions as hypocritical. In the interview, Sanders not only addressed the criticism but also rationalized his choice of travel, which is typically accessible only to the wealthiest individuals.
Baier questioned Sanders about reports from the Free Beacon stating that he had spent $221,000 on private jets for the tour, funded by his supporters, and that he had utilized millions in campaign funds for private jet travel over the years.
In response, Sanders attempted to redirect the conversation towards President Donald Trump, who has also used his personal Boeing 757 for travel during the 2024 campaign.
