Coverage dated May 7, 2025

Bernie Sanders defends using private jets for "Fighting Oligarchy" tour

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The Vermont Senator is touring the country to speak out against President Donald Trump.

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New York Post
Bernie Sanders refuses to apologize for flying on private jets for ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour: ‘You think I’m gonna be sitting on a waiting line at United?’ (opens New York Post)
Published May 7, 2025
New York Post's feed description
Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (D--Vt.) defiantly defended his mode of transport after he was widely ridiculed for opting to fly private during his recent “Fighting Oligarchy” tour alongside far-left New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The Daily Signal
Bernie Sanders: Private Jets 'Only Way' to Travel to 'Fight the Oligarchy' Rallies (opens The Daily Signal)
Published May 7, 2025
The Daily Signal's feed description
"Think I’m going to be sitting in a waiting line at United?" Sen. Sanders responds to a question on his private jet travel.
Washington Examiner
Bernie Sanders: Ride private jets? I do it for the people (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 7, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Flying on private jets is not a topic Bernie Sanders would like to talk about.
The Daily Caller
Watch Bernie Sanders Try To Justify Flying Private Jets Nationwide For ‘Fighting Oligarchy Tour’ (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 7, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
Bernie Sanders defended his use of private jets on Fox News Wednesday and dismissed criticism as out-of-touch as he refused to apologize.
Newsweek
Bernie Sanders defends using private jets for "Fighting Oligarchy" tour (opens Newsweek)
Published May 7, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
The Vermont Senator is touring the country to speak out against President Donald Trump.
Fox News
Bernie Sanders makes 'no apologies' for private jet travel on 'Fight Oligarchy' tour (opens Fox News)
Published May 7, 2025
Fox News's feed description
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., defended his travel choices and addressed his "Fight Oligarchy" tour during an exclusive interview on 'Special Report.'
Washington Examiner
Bernie Sanders defends private jet use during 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 7, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), who has criticized the wealthy and targeted economic inequality, is being labeled a hypocrite for using private jets for travel.
Breitbart News
Sanders on Private Jet Use During Fighting Oligarchy Tour: Can't Wait in Line at Airport, I'll Keep Using Private Jets (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 7, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
On Wednesday's broadcast of the Fox News Channel's "Special Report," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) defended spending large sums of money on private jets | Clips