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On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
Musk may get to be a dictator at Tesla, but he doesn't get to be one in Washington.
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Van Hollen defended the judiciary's role against Musk's attacks on judges.

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