Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) took a break from his usual progressive policy talk to deliver a pointed critique of President Donald Trump's administration, and he borrowed a famous line from Abraham Lincoln to do it.

On Monday, Sanders took to X to highlight a new report from Public Citizen, a progressive watchdog group, that found 57 Trump officials are worth at least $100 million. He then drew a sharp contrast between Lincoln's vision of a government "of the people, by the people, for the people" and what he sees in the current administration.

"Donald Trump: A government of the rich, by the rich, for the rich," Sanders wrote.

The senator's post included a screenshot of the report's findings, which paint a picture of an administration stacked with billionaires and multimillionaires. According to Public Citizen, the combined declared assets of these 57 officials range from $13.9 billion to more than $34.8 billion. That's a lot of wealth in one room.

The report identifies at least 31 officials with declared assets of $100 million or more, and eight whose disclosed assets reach $1 billion or more: Stephen A. Feinberg, Warren Stephens, John Phelan, Charles Kushner, Melinda Hildebrand, Howard Lutnick, Linda McMahon, and Kenneth Howery. These are the folks making decisions that affect everyday Americans' wallets.

Of the 57, 17 serve as U.S. ambassadors, while the remaining 40 hold senior positions across federal agencies. The report also notes that 30 of the 57 contributed more than $65 million to Trump-linked political committees during the 2024 election cycle. That's a lot of money flowing into the political system from people who now hold powerful government positions.

Sanders isn't the only Democrat taking aim at the administration's economic policies. Last week, former Barack Obama economic adviser Robert Wolf argued that Trump's increased intervention in private markets had made him "the most powerful socialist in the country today." Wolf cited policies involving drug price controls, farm bailouts, government stakes in companies, and credit card caps as examples of Trump's hands-on approach.

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) also weighed in on the widening wealth gap, saying wealthy Americans were buying "speedboats and mansions" while working families struggled with rising costs. He urged the government to lower expenses for gas, groceries, and housing.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took a different angle, accusing the Trump administration of favoring companies that donated to Trump's inaugural fund. She cited United Airlines Holdings Inc. (UAL), Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL), and Toyota Motor Corp. (TM), alleging that favorable policy decisions followed their donations. Warren called the alleged pattern "corruption that costs you money."

The report and the ensuing criticism highlight a growing concern among Democrats about the influence of wealth in politics. Whether it's Sanders invoking Lincoln or Warren pointing to corporate donations, the message is clear: they believe the Trump administration is governing for the rich, not the people.