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James Talarico: “The world’s first trillionaire may think he’s entitled to our land, to our water, to his own personal U.S. senator, but…”

On the recordOctober 21, 2026
The world’s first trillionaire may think he’s entitled to our land, to our water, to his own personal U.S. senator, but he’s not.
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James Talarico
Democratic · Texas

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Commenting on Elon Musk's influence in Texas politics.

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