Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 2, 2026
For years, Donald Trump and Republicans have blocked efforts to raise the federal minimum wage while handing tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

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Discussing federal minimum wage and tax breaks.

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