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Bernie Sanders: I think the polling is very clear. The overwhelming majority of Democrats, I think it’s about 75%, believe that we…

On the recordJuly 17, 2026
I think the polling is very clear. The overwhelming majority of Democrats, I think it’s about 75%, believe that we should not be providing military aid to a country which has committed genocide in Gaza.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Discussing Democratic views on military aid to Israel.

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