Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Defend Private Jet Spending

Senator Bernie Sanders has faced criticism for spending over $221,000 on private jets during his 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, which seeks to challenge corporate power across the U.S. Sanders defends the use of private jets as a logistical necessity for efficiently reaching tens of thousands of people at multiple rallies each week. He states that commercial travel is impractical for such a demanding campaign schedule and notes that other political figures, such as Donald Trump, also use private jets. Critics, especially from conservative circles, accuse Sanders of hypocrisy given his anti-oligarchy stance, but Sanders maintains that such expenditures are essential for effective campaigning. The tour continues to draw large crowds focused on working-class issues, which Sanders claims are vital for the Democratic Party's agenda.