Political Quotes

Bernie Sanders: “Got that: When you’ve got political power, you can double your wealth in a few weeks’ time.”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2025
Got that: When you’ve got political power, you can double your wealth in a few weeks’ time.
Said by
Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Sanders pointed out the connection between political power and wealth accumulation among billionaires.

Share

More from Bernie Sanders

Oct 2, 2026

Emergency LIHEAP assistance is needed now more than ever. Without this vital funding, states will be forced to turn away families, reduce benefits, or exhaust heating assistance funds well before winter is over.

sanders.senate.gov
Oct 7, 2026

The time to pass Medicare for All is NOW," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Tuesday on social media.

commondreams.org
Oct 13, 2026

“Ours is bottom-on-up politics, grassroots politics, knock on doors. That’s how we win elections.”

huffpost.com

Other voices in this conversation