sanders is said to have an influence on the joe biden administration. when mentioned that he had become an important voice in biden's administration, he replied, "as somebody who wrote a book called "outsider in the house", yes, it is a strange experience to be having that kind of influence that we have now". their relationship has lasted over 30 years and sanders has said it is because they both respect and trust each other: "we have had a good relationship. he wants to be a champion of working families, and i admire that and respect that".