Sanders blames Democratic economic record for working-class shift to Trump
Senator Bernie Sanders said the Democratic Party’s economic policies have alienated working-class voters, helping Donald Trump win their support.
During a recent interview, Senator Bernie Sanders asserted that the Democratic Party’s economic track record has driven working-class voters toward Donald Trump. He highlighted the party’s inability to fulfill economic pledges and its support for trade agreements that eliminated well-paying manufacturing jobs, eroding trust among labor voters. While praising Democratic achievements in civil-rights, women’s, LGBTQ, and environmental arenas, Sanders emphasized the neglect of working-class issues.
He referenced one outlet voter analysis indicating Trump’s lead among households earning $50,000-$99,999 and among those falling behind financially. Republican National Committee press secretary Natalie Baldassarre criticized Democratic policies as harmful to working families. Sanders added that the party’s disregard for the working class now extends to Latino and Black voters, reinforcing the growing political relevance of class economics.
Why it matters
It highlights internal Democratic concerns that could reshape future election strategies.
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