Fact-check: “Friends of Bernie Sanders, spent nearly $608,000–$619,000 on private jets, chauffeured cars, and upscale hotels since last year for the Fighting Oligarchy tour.”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The Center Square, citing a review of Friends of Bernie Sanders' FEC filings covering January 2025 through March 2026 (approximately 15 months), reported itemized spending of $562,117 on private jet trips, $16,633 on chauffeured car or limousine services, and $29,064 on four-star hotel lodging, summing to approximately $607,814 — consistent with the claim's lower bound of 'nearly $608,000.' Newsweek separately reported over $221,000 on private jets in just the first quarter of 2025 alone, corro…
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