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A recurring theme in Sanders’ discourse is the outsized influence of billionaires, corporations, and special interests on U.S. politics. He highlights how drug companies, fossil fuel industries, and Wall Street have spent billions lobbying and donating to campaigns, shaping legislation in their favor. For instance, drug companies have invested over $4.5 billion in lobbying over two decades, while a handful of corporations pay little to no taxes despite record profits.