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Bernie Sanders: “The three richest guys in the country... own more wealth…”

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

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Fighting Oligarchy with Bernie Sanders in Altoona (Broadcast at 630PM ET).

Published | Video Starts at 22:27

May recall, as he was taking the oath of office, were the three wealthiest men in the country, Mr. Musk, Mr. Bezos, and Mr. Zuckerberg. But that's not enough. Standing … The three richest guys in the country... own more wealth than the bottom half of American society. … number of years. I have been talking about how our nation is moving toward an oligarchic form of society. My friends, we are no longer moving toward oligarchy. (22:27–22:59)

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Asserts that the three wealthiest Americans have more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.

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