Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 6, 2025
The idea that a billionaire can wake up one day and decide to end life-saving international aid programs is undemocratic and outright dangerous.
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Ilhan Omar
Democratic · Minnesota

Editor's note · Context

Omar criticizes Musk's influence over USAID, framing it as a threat to democracy.

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