Bernie Sanders blasted through over $220,000 of donor money on private jet travel while lecturing Americans about climate change and billionaire excess during his “Fight Oligarchy” tour. The socialist senator’s extravagant spending habits directly contradict his public crusade against the wealthy elite and environmental waste, leaving his supporters wondering if his actions align with his revolutionary rhetoric.
Private Jet Socialist Exposed
Campaign finance disclosures revealed that Senator Bernie Sanders’ committee spent a staggering $221,723 on private jets in early 2025 while touring the country to rail against the “billionaire class.” This spending contrasts sharply with the $63,830 his campaign allocated for commercial flights during the same period, highlighting a preference for luxury travel despite his image as a man of the people.
Bernie Sanders has reportedly spent more than $200,000 chartering private jets in the last few months for his “Fighting Oligarchy Tour.” pic.twitter.com/gZ0Bh7qAzS
— The Michael Knowles Show (@MKnowlesShow) April 18, 2025
The “Fight Oligarchy” tour, launched in February, strategically targets swing states and conservative districts with a message opposing what Sanders calls a “rigged economy” benefiting the wealthy. Sanders and his progressive ally Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have been touring battleground states, including Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada, and Arizona, focusing their message on working-class districts they claim are being neglected.
Climate Hypocrisy Takes Flight
The Vermont senator, who has positioned himself as a champion for aggressive climate change action, appears unbothered by the massive carbon footprint associated with private jet travel. Private jets can emit up to 20 times more carbon per passenger than commercial flights, making Sanders’ transportation choice particularly problematic for someone who has repeatedly warned about the “existential threat” of climate change.
NEW: Bernie Sanders has been railing against wealth disparity and “oligarchs” during his ongoing speaking tour.
But campaign filings show one of the tour’s largest expenses is private jet travel. Bernie’s campaign dropped $221K on private jets over the course of just one month. pic.twitter.com/M1OrOOJc8Q
— Thomas Catenacci (@ThomasCatenacci) April 17, 2025
The Washington Free Beacon revealed the expenditures after reviewing Sanders’ campaign finance reports, exposing the disconnect between his public messaging and personal choices. This revelation comes as Sanders continues to criticize billionaires like Elon Musk for their wealth and influence while simultaneously enjoying a level of luxury travel typically associated with the very class he condemns.
Do As I Say, Not As I Fly
At a recent rally in Folsom, California, reportedly drawing over 30,000 attendees, Sanders continued his attacks on the wealthy, arriving via private transportation. Sanders made headlines with a surprise appearance at the Coachella music festival, urging young attendees to “stand up to fight for justice, economic justice, social justice, and racial justice” – a message seemingly at odds with his extravagant travel arrangements.
“We will not accept a rigged economy where working people struggle while billionaires become richer,” Sanders said during the tour’s latest event in California on Tuesday. “We have got to create an economy that works for working people, not just Mr. Musk and the billionaire class.”
Representative Ocasio-Cortez has faced similar criticism after being photographed boarding private jets with Sanders and reportedly flying first-class while preaching about economic inequality and climate justice. The spending habits of both progressive figureheads have fueled accusations of hypocrisy from conservatives who question whether either politician truly lives by the principles they espouse.
Supporters have attempted to defend Sanders by noting his campaign is funded by small donations rather than corporate interests. Yet, this distinction offers little comfort to environmentalists concerned about his carbon-intensive travel choices. While Sanders continues his crusade against oligarchy from 40,000 feet in a private cabin, average Americans are left wondering whether his commitment to fighting climate change and economic inequality applies to his lifestyle.
Sources:
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/course-bernie-sanders-has-spent-more-than-200k/