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Bernie Sanders: “Since 2020, 5 billion people all over the world have become…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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"Oligarchy is not just a Russian phenomenon. It exists right here in the USA" Bernie Sanders

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A small number of incredibly wealthy billionaires own and control much of the global economy. Period. End of discussion. And increasingly, they own and control our government through a corrupt campaign finance system. Since 2020, 5 billion people all over the world have become poorer, while the world's five richest billionaires have more than doubled their fortunes. at a rate of $14 million. And listen to this. Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest man, has added 120 billion to his fortune just since election day. (01:02–01:16)

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Asserts that 5 billion people have become poorer since 2020, while the top five billionaires doubled their wealth.

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