An interview on Australian TV:

Bernie Sanders says US is facing an inequality crisis and Donald Trump is not the answer

"Bernie Sanders doesn't blame ordinary Americans for succumbing to the appeal of Donald Trump.

"'I want the people of Australia to understand it's not because everybody who votes for Trump is a racist, or a sexist or a homophobe,' US Senator Sanders told 7.30.

"According to Senator Sanders, the leader of the US progressive movement who campaigned twice for nomination for president, much of the response to Mr Trump is driven by economic conditions.

"'Millions of people are hurting, they're suffering,' Senator Sanders said."