US EditionSanders says Harris lost to Trump because she had ‘too many billionaires’ in her ear
WEST VIRGINIA, AUG 11 – Sanders said Harris's 2024 campaign was hindered by billionaire influence and called for Democratic candidates to focus on clear agendas addressing working-class economic struggles.
- On August 10, 2025, Sanders told Bash that Harris lost the 2024 election because 'very wealthy people' influenced her campaign.
- During his Fighting Oligarchy tour in West Virginia on Aug. 8, Sanders argued that Harris lost because she had `too many billionaires telling her not to speak up for the working class of this country`.
- Sanders highlighted that 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck and criticized the U.S. healthcare system for not guaranteeing healthcare despite high spending.
- Contextualizing the exchange, Bash reacted with shock as Sanders argued that Harris lost due to wealthy influence during Sunday’s CNN broadcast, and Sanders was unapologetic.
- Sanders said the Democratic Party must stand unequivocally with the working class of this country and present an agenda that speaks to their needs.
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