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Bernie Sanders targets Elon Musk over $366 million poll spending amid Ambani’s Jio-Starlink row

Bernie Sanders targets Elon Musk over $366 million poll spending amid Ambani’s Jio-Starlink row

US Senator Bernie Sanders has criticized billionaire Elon Musk for his massive political contributions, accusing him of promoting an oligarchy through his spending. The accusations stem from reports that Musk has invested $366 million to help Republican candidates maintain control of Congress in the upcoming US midterm elections. Sanders expressed concern over the growing influence of billionaires in American politics and called for an end to the trend.

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