Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 1, 2025
Now he's going after the elderly, the disabled, and orphaned children so he can pocket it in tax cuts for himself. It's disgusting.
Said by
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Ocasio-Cortez accused Musk of targeting vulnerable groups for personal gain.

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