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AOC, Bernie Sanders fly by private jet to rail against income inequality, environmental concerns
Our take: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders have made a national name for themselves for their support of “democratic socialism,” slamming the rich, and opposing income inequality. They may need to change their message after their “Fighting Oligarchy” national tour.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and self-proclaimed Democratic socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., were filmed by Fox News boarding a private, $15,000 per hour private jet to travel to events on their 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour.
The plane itself carries a hefty price tag as well, with models ranging from $5 million to $7 million.
According to the report, Sanders and AOC boarded the luxurious Bombardier Challenger jet in California on Tuesday afternoon after speaking at a tour stop in Bakersfield.
But their use of a private jet directly contradicts comments they have made in the past disparaging unnecessary polluting practices.
'How many private jets do these CEOs need? 'AOC said in 2023 when decrying Warner Brothers Discovery CEO David Zaslav as union strikes roiled the film industry.
'It is insatiable. It is unacceptable. I do not know how any person can say I need another $100 million before another person can have health care,' Ocasio-Cortez, 35, said at the time.
Whoops. Nothing to see here, folks. Keep moving. It is always fun when a hardliner from the left or the right is exposed publicly for their hypocrisy.
If your brand is anti-wealth, I think you need to get on Southwest’s website and forget the private jet travel. Unless you don’t really mean what you have been saying publicly for years—then it’s all good.
COURTESY: MSN
A Minnesota state employee was not charged criminally after vandalizing 6 Teslas
Our take: No one is above the law. The justice system is blind. Everyone gets the same treatment. We hear both political parties espouse these high moral virtues, and they ignore them when one of their own winds up in trouble.
A Minnesota state employee avoided criminal charges after vandalizing at least six Tesla vehicles, the local district attorney announced this week, prompting outrage from local leaders who spoke to Fox News Digital.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office (HCAO) said it would seek "diversion" over charges against Minnesota Department of Human Services data analyst Dylan Bryan Adams after causing $20,000 in damages. The diversion approach "helps to ensure the individual keeps their job and can pay restitution," according to HCAO.
"Minnesota is again bucking the national trend: While the Justice Department and FBI are investigating the nationwide vandalism and attacks against Tesla as acts of domestic terrorism, Minnesota Progressives are giving them a free pass," Matthew RJ Brodsky, President of Red Ax Strategies and Board Chair of the American Center for Counter Extremism, told Fox News Digital.
Oof. Cause $20k in damages and not even be charged with a crime? Let’s get the name and number of the attorney who negotiated this deal. We want them to represent us if we ever wind up facing criminal charges.
COURTESY: MSN
FBI says seniors were scammed out of almost $5 billion in 2024
Our take: In today’s world, there are many ways for scammers to take your money. They never need to meet you. They can contact you online, steal your identity, or run a scam via email or social media. This makes everyone susceptible, especially seniors who are not deft at navigating in this environment.
Seniors lost nearly $4.8 billion in 2024 after falling victim to scams, according to a new FBI report.
Americans lost a total of $16.6 billion last year, a 33 percent increase in losses from 2023 to 2024. Texas, California, and Florida reported the highest losses.
The crimes included business email compromise scams, when someone pretending to be a supervisor or co-worker asks for money or gift cards, and technology support scams, occurring when someone pretends a computer or tech item is faulty.
Victims above the age of 60 lost $2 billion to the fake business emails and $1 billion from the tech scam, according to authorities.
Older Americans made up the majority of victims out of the 47,919 investment fraud complaints the agency received, totaling $6 billion in losses in 2024.
Investment scams occur when someone is tricked into investing in assets like stocks, bonds, and real estate with a high return. These types of losses have increased within the last five years and account for $50.5 billion in total.
Those aged between 50 and 59 reported the second-highest amount of losses, totaling $2.5 billion.
We tell the older people in our lives that no matter what someone says, they need to call or speak with us before they pay a cent to anyone. It’s the best way we have found to keep them safe from these dirtbags, and it has worked so far. We suggest you do the same with the elderly folks in your life.
COURTESY: MSN
Tip of the day: Partake in activities that make you feel happy, productive, and challenge your creativity. Whether through drawing, taking an exercise class, going out to dinner with friends or caring for a pet, spending quality time with those who matter to you can make you feel good.
Quote of the day: “Treasure your relationships, not your possessions.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo