Sanders Agrees with the Cheneys Regarding Trump
In a recent statement, he expressed admiration for the Cheneys, stating, "I applaud the Cheneys for their courage in defending democracy."
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Sen. Bernie Sanders stated on Sunday that while he holds differing views from former Vice President Dick Cheney and former Rep. Liz Cheney on numerous issues, he aligns with them on the notion that Donald Trump should never occupy the presidency again.
During an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," the Vermont senator remarked, "What I think Dick and Liz Cheney are saying is that in this existential moment in American history, it's not just issues. Cheney and I agree on nothing — no issues. But what we do believe in is that the United States should retain its democratic foundations."
He further expressed his admiration, saying, "I applaud the Cheneys for their courage in defending democracy. Obviously, on all the issues, we have very different points of view."
Last week, both Cheneys declared their willingness to vote across party lines for Vice President Kamala Harris instead of Trump. Dick Cheney articulated his stance by stating, "As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.” Former Rep. Liz Cheney referred to Trump on ABC's "This Week" as "somebody who was willing to use violence in order to attempt to seize power."
Anticipating Sanders' upcoming appearance on "Meet the Press," North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum suggested that host Kristen Welker pose questions regarding the Cheneys' endorsements, considering Dick Cheney had long been a figure of mockery among liberals. “Now, overnight, they're embracing him,” noted Burgum, a Republican supporting Trump.
Welker confirmed she would address the topic.
Trump took to Truth Social last week to deride the Cheneys: “Dick Cheney is an irrelevant RINO, along with his daughter, who lost by the largest margin in the History of Congressional Races!”
Although officially designated as an independent in the Senate, Sanders is widely regarded as one of the most progressive voices in the chamber. On Sunday, he acknowledged some policy differences with Harris but still viewed her as a progressive candidate.
Sanders also pointed to "maybe the most important issue," which is the necessity of diminishing the disproportionate influence of the wealthiest Americans over the government.
"Look, you have one vote. The average American has one vote," he articulated. "But billionaires could start a super PAC and put hundreds of millions of dollars, tens of millions of dollars into defeating the people they don't like and supporting the people they do like. That is not democracy. That is oligarchy."
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
During an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," the Vermont senator remarked, "What I think Dick and Liz Cheney are saying is that in this existential moment in American history, it's not just issues. Cheney and I agree on nothing — no issues. But what we do believe in is that the United States should retain its democratic foundations."
He further expressed his admiration, saying, "I applaud the Cheneys for their courage in defending democracy. Obviously, on all the issues, we have very different points of view."
Last week, both Cheneys declared their willingness to vote across party lines for Vice President Kamala Harris instead of Trump. Dick Cheney articulated his stance by stating, "As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.” Former Rep. Liz Cheney referred to Trump on ABC's "This Week" as "somebody who was willing to use violence in order to attempt to seize power."
Anticipating Sanders' upcoming appearance on "Meet the Press," North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum suggested that host Kristen Welker pose questions regarding the Cheneys' endorsements, considering Dick Cheney had long been a figure of mockery among liberals. “Now, overnight, they're embracing him,” noted Burgum, a Republican supporting Trump.
Welker confirmed she would address the topic.
Trump took to Truth Social last week to deride the Cheneys: “Dick Cheney is an irrelevant RINO, along with his daughter, who lost by the largest margin in the History of Congressional Races!”
Although officially designated as an independent in the Senate, Sanders is widely regarded as one of the most progressive voices in the chamber. On Sunday, he acknowledged some policy differences with Harris but still viewed her as a progressive candidate.
Sanders also pointed to "maybe the most important issue," which is the necessity of diminishing the disproportionate influence of the wealthiest Americans over the government.
"Look, you have one vote. The average American has one vote," he articulated. "But billionaires could start a super PAC and put hundreds of millions of dollars, tens of millions of dollars into defeating the people they don't like and supporting the people they do like. That is not democracy. That is oligarchy."
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
