Bernie Sanders: “Musk is $150 billion billion dollars wealthier than he was…”

“Surprise, surprise. He is now having the most important job in the United States government. That's what happens when you make a huge campaign contribution. And by the way, Musk is $150 billion billion dollars wealthier than he was before Trump was elected. How's that? Not bad. Now, what Musk is trying to do right now is to destroy usaid, a program which helps hungry and sick children all over the world.” (00:30–00:41)

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