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Bernie Sanders: “Trump's companies were sued 4,000 times [before he became…”

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

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Theo Von Interviews Bernie Sanders on American Politics and 2024 Election

Published | Video Starts at 42:32

And I think that's. We can't have that. You know, and you know, when he was in the private sector, before he became involved in politics, he was sued. His Trump's companies were sued 4,000 times [before he became involved in politics]. And I just. Above and beyond his political views, which I disagree with. But then those you can discuss. I don't think you want somebody leading this country who is shady. (42:32–42:38)

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Asserts that Trump's companies faced 4,000 lawsuits prior to his political career.

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