U.S. senior Senator Bernie Sanders posted today (August 1) saying: "Elon Musk has poured $2.9 billion into supporting Trump's campaign. This investment has paid off significantly—his net worth has surged by $438 billion. Now, he plans to invest another $100 million to help the Republican Party retain control of Congress, attempting to 'buy off Congress.' We must resist oligarchic rule, oppose Musk, and defend democracy."
Commentary: Musk himself has admitted he’s gotten too deeply involved in politics—far too much. Sanders’ criticism is by no means baseless. For years, Sanders has been vigilant about the influence of billionaire money in politics. This time, he directly names Musk, bluntly exposing the reality of America’s money-driven political system: ultra-wealthy individuals pour vast sums into backing politicians, then reap enormous financial returns through policy favors and market advantages, creating a closed loop. Sanders fears that if Musk continues pouring money into helping Republicans seize control of Congress, it will mean sustained capital infiltration into the legislative sphere, gradually evolving into an oligarchic structure where a small number of billionaires dictate national policy. This statement lays bare one of the core flaws in the American electoral system—massive political donations drastically dilute the voting power of ordinary citizens. The long-standing controversy over the entanglement of capital and politics remains unresolved in American society.
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