Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 2024
Donald Trump sees power as nothing more than a means to his ends. He wants the middle class to pay the price for another huge tax cut that would mostly help him and his country club buddies.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama criticizes Trump's motivations and policies, suggesting they benefit the wealthy at the expense of the middle class.

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