Bernie Sanders admits Democrats failed working-class voters on economics, driving them to Donald Trump

What happened: Sen. Bernie Sanders said the Democratic Party failed working-class Americans on economic issues, which he said contributed to voters leaving the party for President Donald Trump. Key numbers: A 2024 Fox News Voter Analysis found Trump beat Kamala Harris 53% to 45% among voters with household Why it matters: Sanders cited unfulfilled economic promises and trade deals he blamed for manufacturing job losses as reasons voters lost faith in the party. RNC press secretary Natalie Baldassarre criticized Democratic economic policies, saying the party has abandoned working families.

Sen. Bernie Sanders said the Democratic Party failed working-class Americans on economic issues, which he said contributed to voters leaving the party for President Donald Trump.

Sanders cited unfulfilled economic promises and trade deals he blamed for manufacturing job losses as reasons voters lost faith in the party. RNC press secretary Natalie Baldassarre criticized Democratic economic policies, saying the party has abandoned working families.