Sen. Bernie Sanders accuses President Donald Trump of pushing ‘authoritarianism’
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., accused President Donald Trump of trying to push the United States and the rest of the world toward “authoritarianism.”
“Trump’s hostility toward Europe has little to do with his ridiculous and illogical arguments about Greenland. It has everything to do with his efforts to undermine democracy and steer this country and the world toward authoritarianism. Trump does not like free elections, free media, or people’s right to dissent,” Sanders said in a statement. sent In X.
The left-wing lawmaker continued: “That’s why he hates Europe, with its strong democratic governance, social safety net, and determination to resolve disputes peacefully. That’s why he sends ICE to occupy American cities.”
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Left: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., attends the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the 112th mayor of New York City at City Hall in New York City on January 1, 2026; Right: U.S. President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, MD, on January 16, 2026. (Left: Spencer Platt/Getty Images; Right: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Sanders claimed the president would prefer a world controlled by wealthy “oligarchs.”
“Let’s be clear. Trump would prefer the world to be run by multi-billionaire oligarchs like his close friends in Saudi Arabia and Russia. These dictators crush political opposition, jail their rivals, and engage in mass kleptocracy,” he argued.
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“As patriotic Americans who believe in our Constitution and the rule of law, we will stand with the heroes who gave their lives to defend our freedoms. Now, at this dangerous moment in American history, it is imperative that all of us, regardless of our political affiliation, come together to confront the serious threat of authoritarianism.”
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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., walks toward the Senate Chamber on December 11, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images)
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