Sen. Bernie Sanders pressed by Joe Rogan during interview about his presidential plans in 2028
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What Bernie Sanders told Joe Rogan about talk of another presidential run
- Bernie Sanders, 83, appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience, addressing questions about a potential 2028 presidential run by joking about his age.
- Sanders said his top priority if elected would be campaign finance reform, advocating for publicly funded elections over billionaire contributions.
- He criticized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for obstructing policies that could aid people in Gaza and for influencing congressional elections.
- Sanders also discussed the "insanely low" $7 minimum wage and praised Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's work in challenging powerful figures.
- He expressed concern about the future of American democracy due to a corrupt campaign finance system and criticized Elon Musk's significant financial contribution to Trump's campaign.