A video clip recently emerged featuring Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont suggesting that white doctors pose a “health crisis” for people of color. This viewpoint has sparked strong disagreement from conservatives, who deride the statement as absurd and argue that a doctor’s qualifications should be the primary criterion.
Senator Sanders, known for advocating healthcare reform, emphasized the critical need to bolster the primary care workforce to improve healthcare accessibility in the U.S. He highlighted the disparity where millions struggle to access doctors, resulting in lengthy appointment wait times.
Despite his staunch support for a “Medicare for All” system, Sanders recognizes its challenges in the current political climate. As an alternative, he has proposed legislation to inject $100 billion over five years into expanding community health centers and healthcare professional training.
However, Sanders’ recent assertion about racial bias in the medical industry has drawn mockery and criticism on social media. It’s viewed as an outlandish attack on white Americans and deem it inappropriate for a senator to make such exaggerated statements.
Sanders seems to be seeking loyalty from new doctors and professionals through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They argue that white professionals may not align with Sanders’ political views and are critical of statements made by white Democrats like him.
Social media users have labeled Sanders “delusional” for these remarks, with some citing his age (in his 80s) as a factor in their critiques.
