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Bernie Sanders Sounds Alarm on ‘Rigged’ US Economy Amid Growing Wealth Inequality, Says Elon Musk Is Richer Than Half of American Households

Aug 31, 2026 · 05:04 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Bernie Sanders Sounds Alarm on ‘Rigged’ US Economy Amid Growing Wealth Inequality, Says Elon Musk Is Richer Than Half of American Households

Sanders called the U.S. economy “rigged,” citing wealth inequality and claiming Elon Musk’s fortune exceeds that of the bottom 50% of households.

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A politician said the economy feels unfair because some people like Elon Musk have way more money than most families. When people worry about fairness in business, it can change how they think about big companies and their leaders.

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