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On the recordJune 12, 2018
Since taking office, the Trump Administration has consistently taken actions that hurt Main Street and benefit Wall Street.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters criticizes the Trump Administration for favoring Wall Street over Main Street.

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