In a poignant commentary on the influence of wealth in politics, senior Democrat leader Bernie Sanders expressed his concerns regarding the current political climate in the United States, particularly following Donald Trump's historic return to the presidency. On social media platform X, Sanders shared a photo featuring top billionaires including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos seated behind Trump during his inauguration. Sanders remarked, "When I started talking about Oligarchy, many people didn't understand what I meant. Well, that's changed..." highlighting the concentrated wealth's grip on power in the nation. In this post, he emphasized the importance of combating the influence of the billionaire class in government, a sentiment that resonated with many.

Responding to Sanders’ critical view, Elon Musk branded him a "grumpy muppet," humorously captioning a separate photo from the event with "Bah HumBernie." Musk pointed out the alleged disparity of billionaire support between candidates, suggesting that there were "literally twice as many 'billionaires' supporting Kamala vs Trump," provoking further discussion about the political alliances of wealthy individuals. Noteworthy is Musk's appointment to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), marking a notable pivot in Trump's relationships with tech tycoons.

Trump's inauguration attracted a multitude of notable guests, including former presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden, along with Sanders himself, whose own attendance has become a source of social media amusement in the wake of the event.

This evolving political landscape continues to stir debate about the intersections of wealth, influence, and governance in America. For further details, visit India Times and India Times.