Bernie Sanders Discusses Economic Trends, Citing Bureau of Labor Statistics Data

Bernie Sanders commented on economic trends on September 21, 2026, utilizing data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The reports noted that as of mid-2026, the percentage of the total economy going to workers as wages had fallen to a record low of 52.9 percent, down from above 65 percent when tracking began in 1947. These trends were discussed alongside the rise of AI and the power of corporate oligarchs.

The discussion centered on the growing anti-establishment fury regarding a system seen as rigged against average working people. The reports highlighted how corporate power has been increasing while worker compensation has stagnated. This trend is linked to the potential for AI to cause greater economic inequality.

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