Bernie Sanders Slams Campaign Finance Laws As 'Corrupt'

On Saturday, Sen.

Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is renewing criticism of U.S. campaign finance laws, arguing that wealthy donors can legally spend vast sums to sway elections while even small direct payments to politicians are treated as criminal bribery.

Campaign Finance Double Standard In a post on X, Sanders contrasted illegal bribery with large-scale political spending.

He wrote, "If you give a politician $5 to influence a vote, it's bribery.

If billionaires spend $50 million to influence an election, it's legal." He added, "That is what a corrupt campaign finance system looks like." If you give a politician $5 to influence a vote, it's bribery.If billionaires spend $50 million to influence an election, it's legal.That is what a corrupt campaign finance system looks like. pic.twitter.com/b4SjGVJw0S— Sen.