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- Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk is ‘a very smart guy’ and RFK Jr. ‘is right’ about our unhealthy society (newsbreak.com)
Sanders Bridges Political Divide for Common Ground
Senator Bernie Sanders is reaching across the aisle to find areas of agreement with the incoming Trump administration. Despite their political differences, Sanders has identified potential collaborations with Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and even President-elect Trump.
Defense Spending Reduction with Musk
Sanders has expressed support for Musk’s proposal to cut defense spending. Musk, who has previously faced criticism from Sanders, has called for an independent audit of the Pentagon. Sanders agrees that the Department of Defense needs to address waste and excessive spending.
Health Focus with Kennedy
Sanders shares Kennedy’s concerns about ultraprocessed foods and their impact on public health. He supports Kennedy’s efforts to tackle chronic disease, including banning processed foods from school meals and removing food dyes from the food supply.
Credit Card Interest Rate Cap with Trump
Sanders and Trump have common ground on capping credit card interest rates. Sanders believes that excessive interest rates are unfair to consumers, while Trump proposed a temporary cap during his campaign. Sanders is challenging Trump to follow through on this promise, despite the potential difficulty in passing such legislation through Congress.
Sanders emphasizes that he will continue to oppose many of the policies of the Trump administration but remains open to collaboration where possible. He believes that common sense solutions can be found across the political spectrum.