The Democratic National Convention hosted an awkward moment that created quite a buzz on social media.
It started when Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) gave a speech that focused on his ideal socialist agenda which predictably bashed anyone who made more than him, including billionaires. It was a speech similar to those he gives on the Senate floor fairly regularly, but this time he complained about 60% of people living “paycheck to paycheck” as if President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris haven’t been in power for the last 3 years.
IDIOT ALERT: Does someone want to tell this socialist that Biden and Harris are in charge now and that it’s their fault that 60% are living paycheck to paycheck? pic.twitter.com/iyNMeE9KNM
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) August 21, 2024
He also called out “billionaires in both parties” who are dumping money into and influencing elections.
Bernie Sanders Just Called Out the DNC to Its Face
“Billionaires in both parties should not be able to buy elections, INCLUDING primary elections.”
You know what he’s talking about. pic.twitter.com/PJ9QpPAxG4
— The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) August 21, 2024
Then, in a moment that almost could have been scripted by comedy writers, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker came out on stage to speak after Sanders. The same Pritzker who is currently worth an estimated $3.5 billion, according to Forbes.
He even touted his billionaire status on stage to cheers from the audience.
Slob J.B. Pritzker — who has literally built nothing and inherited everything — took a shot at Trump tonight for not being a “real billionaire”
Forbes estimates:
Pritzker: $3.5B
Trump: $7.5BTrump is more than twice as wealthy pic.twitter.com/2qOiUDmW0d
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) August 21, 2024
It was such a strange transition that CNN commentator Scott Jennings just had to talk about it.
.@davidaxelrod @VanJones68 and I discuss the surreal handoff from Bernie Sanders, who hammered the “billionaire class,” to IL Gov JB Pritzker – worth $3.5 billion. @cnn dnc coverage. pic.twitter.com/jkYYoGy1R5
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) August 21, 2024
X users joined in on the mockery:
Bernie has Billionaire Envy!
— Veronica Live ️ (@VeronicaTalk) August 21, 2024
Bernie used to hate millionaires until he became one.
— BTownBoiler: American Metalhead (@BTownBoiler) August 21, 2024
Pritzker is a Titan of Industry? No, he inherited billions. He was born in 1965. His family has been on Forbes list of wealthiest families in America since 1982, when he was in HS. As we say in the real Midwest, he was born on third base.
— Butterscotch (@Butters09016449) August 21, 2024
We have the “gooood billionaires” they have “baaaad billionaires”. Our millionaire politicians are the good ones, their millionaire politicians are the bad ones. It’s so disingenuous. Thanks for saying it out loud for us Scott because Americans know it too.
— chewygonza4389 (@nonameparati) August 21, 2024
Easy to forget that Bernie used to rail against millionaires … until he became a millionaire on the benefit of, well, nothing I guess.
— TK_AZ21 (@TK_Arizona21) August 21, 2024
Pritzker a titan of industry? He’s a 3rd generation trust fund baby
— J. J. (@MuskIsAHero) August 21, 2024
Writers and editors can be contacted at [email protected] with feedback, tips, or corrections.
Sierra Marlee is a millennial whose hunger for the truth in a world of fake news has led her to write. Marlee also contributes to BizPac Review.
- Harris called Trump after second failed assassination attempt. Here’s what she said… - September 18, 2024
- ‘Far worse than anything Trump has done’: Portnoy calls out left for ‘abandoning democracy’ - September 18, 2024
- ‘You’re not going to stop me there!’ Sparks fly when Tom Cotton, CNN host clash over IVF - September 18, 2024
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the ∨ icon below and to the right of that comment. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.