During a live CNN town hall, Senator Bernie Sanders reportedly confronted the network and its moderator, Anderson Cooper, criticizing “corporate media” for neglecting critical economic issues.
As he addressed topics like healthcare and wealth inequality, Cooper attempted to steer the conversation towards other audience questions, but Sanders pressed on, insisting that these subjects deserve more attention.
Frustrated by what he perceives as a lack of coverage, Sanders stated, “Sometimes these issues about healthcare, about income and wealth inequality are not talked about in the corporate media.”
He questioned why there is a growing disenchantment with the American system, attributing it to the undue influence of a few billionaires on political and economic policies.
He urged his liberal viewers to recognize that, unlike many nations around the world, the U.S. lacks universal healthcare and paid family leave.
The far-left Sanders highlighted a series of statistics, noting that a significant number of American seniors live on minimal incomes and that childhood poverty rates are alarmingly high.
Engaging the audience, he asked rhetorically if it made sense for a wealthy nation to allow such disparities.
When an audience member affirmed his statement, Sanders reinforced the need for media outlets like CNN to cover these vital issues extensively.
As the audience applauded his words, Cooper interjected, claiming they were already discussing these matters. Sanders replied sharply, “Yeah, but I’m forcing you to talk about it, Anderson!”
This exchange encapsulated Sanders’ broader left-wing critique of media engagement with essential social and economic problems, stressing the urgency for both media and lawmakers to address the plight of working-class Americans more comprehensively.
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