Bernie Sanders Defends Private Jet Use on ' Fight Oligarchy' Tour: What's Behind the Wait?
Sen. Bernie Sanders he defended his use of private jets late Wednesday, dismissing criticisms over the $220,000 plus spent on chartered trips throughout his cross-country journey " Fighting Oligarchy ” tour.
"The only way to navigate this situation is through that," the Independent said. Vermont lawmaker said.
The remarks were made during an interview with Fox News Anchor Bret Baier, where Sanders, a long-standing detractor of corporate greed and amassed riches, gave "no apologies."
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"You run a campaign “and you might attend three, four, or even five rallies in a single week," Sanders stated. "[That’s] the only way to connect with 30,000 individuals. Do you believe I’d rather wait in line at United...when 30,000 others are also waiting?”
He went on, 'That’s the only method available. No excuses here; this is part of campaigning. It’s something we’ve done before, and we’ll continue doing it in the future.'
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The comments were made following federal election commission documents revealing that Sanders' campaign committee, Friends of Bernie Sanders, expended over $221,000 on private jet services in the initial three months of 2025, as reported by Fox News. report .
The journey was part of the prominent "Fighting Oligarchy" initiative. tour Sanders launched with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) as a reply to the Trump administration, the outlet added.
"Some of these trips involved Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez using a privately chartered jet that cost as much as $15,000 per hour for multiple stops on the West Coast during their 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour," according to the report.
In spite of the backlash, Sanders stated during his interview that the tour has proven successful.
At a moment when those at the pinnacle are excelling immensely, while retirees and blue-collar workers grapple with challenges, folks desire to hear about actions aimed at confronting the wealthy elite and wielding their influence to craft an economy that benefits everyone—not merely those atop the social ladder,” Sanders concluded.
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