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He points out the disturbing fact that Amazon, owned by Jeff Bezos, paid zero in federal income taxes in recent years, a reflection of the rigged system where those with vast wealth can manipulate laws and regulations to their advantage. Sanders underscores that reform requires legislative change, not just activism, because the current legal framework allows such influence.
Addressing Economic Inequality
Sanders draws attention to the staggering disparities in wealth, noting that the top 1% of Americans have amassed over $21 trillion in additional wealth in the last 30 years, while the bottom half has seen its wealth decline by nearly a trillion dollars. This concentration of wealth undermines democracy and erodes the fabric of the nation.