Feel the Bern? Sanders Spent Lavishly on Private Jets, Limos for ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour
Bernie Sanders has faced criticism for his lavish spending on travel during his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour. Despite advocating for economic equality, his campaign committee has spent significant amounts on private jets and luxury accommodations. This has raised questions about his connection to ordinary citizens and the authenticity of his populist message.
- ▪Sanders' campaign committee spent over $562,000 on private jet travel and $29,000 on luxury hotel stays.
- ▪The Vermont GOP chairman criticized Sanders for being out of touch with average Vermonters.
- ▪Sanders defended his travel expenses as necessary for reaching large audiences quickly.
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Feel the Bern? Sanders Spent Lavishly on Private Jets, Limos for ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour By Ward Clark | 6:14 PM on May 26, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein There's one thing you can rely on utterly with creatures of the far left; it's always "nice things for me, but not for thee." It's always been that way. Back in the bad old days of the Soviet Union, pretty much from the get-go, the big shots had their well-stocked private commissaries and their dachas in the woods outside of Moscow, while the ordinary folks waited in line for six days to get their potato ration, and were delighted to learn that the chocolate ration had been increased from 12 grams to 10 grams.
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