During a recent interview, Sen. Bernie Sanders shared his thoughts on President Biden potentially pardoning his son, Hunter Biden. Sanders acknowledged the protective instinct a father would have in such a situation, but also expressed concerns about the precedent such a pardon could set for future presidents. Despite this, Sanders commended Biden for his progressive stance on domestic policies, stating that he leaves a strong legacy in that regard.
One area where Sanders hopes to see progress is in the minimum wage. He emphasized the need to raise the current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, which has remained unchanged since 2009. Sanders highlighted the struggles faced by millions of Americans working for what he described as 'starvation wages,' unable to afford basic necessities like housing and adequate food for their families.
Sanders proposed raising the minimum wage to $17 per hour, a significant increase from his previous push for $15 per hour. He expressed a desire to work with lawmakers from both parties to achieve this goal, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing economic inequality.
Reflecting on past efforts to raise the minimum wage, Sanders noted the lack of Republican support for such initiatives. He called the current minimum wage of $7.25 per hour an 'absolute disgrace' and stressed the urgency of improving the financial well-being of working Americans.
In addition to his stance on the minimum wage, Sanders praised Biden for his progressive approach to economic policies, likening him to one of the most progressive presidents in history, Franklin D. Roosevelt. Sanders expressed optimism about the state of the economy under Biden's leadership, describing it as being in 'very strong shape' in many aspects.
