Bernie Sanders Addresses Future Presidential Aspirations
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) suggested this past weekend that a third presidential run in 2028 is not on his agenda.
“Yeah, God. Don’t worry about that. I’ll be 84 next month. I think it speaks for itself,” he stated during an interview on CNN’s “The State of the Union,” which aired on Sunday.
The senator from Vermont has attempted to secure the Democratic nomination twice, first losing to Hillary Clinton in 2016 and then to Joe Biden in 2020.
When asked whom he would like to see represent the Democratic party in three years, Sanders responded to host Dana Bash:
“Would they stand up and fight for economic, social and racial justice? Absolutely. There are some great young people,” the senator mentioned.
If Sanders were to win in 2028, he would be 87 upon taking office, making him the oldest president in U.S. history.
He was re-elected to the Senate last year but has expressed doubts about pursuing a fifth term in 2030, considering his age.
Recently, Sanders and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) participated in rallies in West Virginia and North Carolina, promoting their “Battle Oligarchy” tour.
“People are hurt,” Sanders told Bash.
Previously, in March, Sanders abruptly left an interview with ABC News when asked about the possibility of Ocasio-Cortez joining the Senate.
Speculation surrounds the representative from the Bronx and Queens, with suggestions that she might challenge Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) or consider a presidential run in 2028.
Sanders was also questioned about President Trump’s suggestion that Vice President J.D. Vance might support a Republican nomination.
“I don’t think he really has anything. Neither Trump, nor the Republicans today, have anything to say to working-class people,” Sanders replied.
He emphasized, “What they’re trying to do is split us up. ‘Yes, you’re Muslims. You’re undocumented. You’re black. You’re gay.’ Let’s divide everyone so that the rich get richer. Our job is to bring people together.”
