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Bernie Sanders Brought The Real Talk During The First Presidential Debate

Bernie Sanders Brings The Real Talk This Leaders' Debate Needs
Paige Lavender
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S.,June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
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U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S.,June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), a former Democratic presidential hopeful, brought the real talk on Twitter during the first presidential debate.

Sanders tweeted about the importance of the debate early Monday evening:

He also shared his expectations for Republican nominee Donald Trump:

Sanders called out Trump for his hypocrisy on manufacturing jobs abroad:

Sanders also called out Trump’s past claims on climate change, which Trump denied ever making:

And that was just in the first 20 minutes of the debate.

Sanders hasn’t been shy about slamming Trump before, calling out his “bigotry.” Sanders endorsed Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in July after a long primary battle.

Sanders will campaign with Clinton in New Hampshire on Wednesday.

Read more debate commentary from Sanders on his Twitter feed.

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