Bernie Sanders: “Mr. Musk spent $270 million to elect Donald Trump.”

“So fewer and fewer people have more and more control over our economy. And then what did these guys do with all their money? Well, they buy the political system. So it's not just that Mr. Musk spent $270 million to elect Donald Trump. I mean, that's pretty crazy. Again, what can I say? The richest guy in the world says, hmm, all right, 270 million to him is pocket change. Right.” (55:06–55:51)

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