Three billionaires: America's oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich
Briefly

The article critiques the growing alliance between wealth and power, evident through the actions of billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg. Bezos's takeover of the Washington Post's opinion section is marked by a shift towards promoting personal liberties and free markets, while censoring opposing viewpoints. This trend reflects a broader pattern where these oligarchs leverage their positions to undermine democratic accountability and support authoritarian figures like Trump, all while continuing to amass wealth and influence. Their actions reveal a troubling truth about the intersection of wealth and political power.
The Post's opinion section will now defend personal liberties and free markets exclusively, excluding alternative viewpoints as indicated by Jeff Bezos's statement.
Oligarchs like Bezos, Musk, and Zuckerberg have fully exposed their intentions to destroy democracy for personal gain and support for Trump.
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