Bernie Sanders: “Musk put over $270 million into Trump's campaign.”

“When we look at Mr. Musk. Everybody has got to understand this is the wealthiest guy in the world right now worth over $400 billion. You talk about Trump getting elected and inaugurated. Musk put over $270 million into Trump's campaign. and guess what? He's now the most important person in government. What does that sound like you, does it sound like a, a democracy, a government of the people, by the people, or for the people?” (00:43–00:49)

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