Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., took over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s post-election news conference, openly criticizing the Democratic Party leadership for failing to support key candidates in crucial races. Sanders highlighted the absence of backing for Zohran Mamdani, the victor of New York City’s mayoral race, and Graham Platner, the Senate hopeful from Maine. He argued that this lack of support reflects a deeper disconnection from the electorate’s demand for a more progressive agenda.
During the conference, Sanders took to the Senate podium to address the growing divide within the Democratic Party, stating that leadership’s failure to endorse progressive candidates is at odds with the American people’s expectations.