Mullin claimed that Sanders was attacking former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz for his wealth, despite Sanders and his wife having a net worth of at least $8 million. “You and your wife have immense wealth, over $8 million,” said Mullin. “And in fact, your quote on being wealthy and being a millionaire was, ‘Well, if you write a best-seller, you can be a millionaire too.'”
Mullin asked Sanders why Schultz was deemed "corrupt" when he created jobs, unlike a bestselling author who does not create jobs. He also asked Sanders if he believed non-unionized workers were paid "starvation wages."
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In response, Sanders exclaimed, “I think you got an all-time record here. You’ve made more misstatements in a shorter period of time than I have ever heard. If I’m worth $8 million that’s good news to me,” Sanders shouted.
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“I’m not aware of it. That’s a lie. You’re probably looking at some phony right-wing internet stuff. It ain’t true. You should read beyond that. It is not true.”. He suggested that Mullin had gotten his information from a "phony right-wing internet." Politico reported in 2017 that Sanders made $795,000 on a book advance and his net worth was at least $2 million in 2019. Sanders recently went on a tour for his new book, “It’s OK To Be Angry About Capitalism,” where front-row seats cost $95.
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Mullin pointed out that Sanders' wealth was "public record" but did not state a specific source. The Republican senator concluded his statement by asserting that a non-biased approach to the hearing was necessary, intending to do what is best for America and those who wish to work in it.
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