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Bernie Sanders: “The largest welfare recipient in America happens to be the wealthiest family in America, the Walton family; a family…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2021
The largest welfare recipient in America happens to be the wealthiest family in America, the Walton family; a family that owns the largest corporation in America, Walmart.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders highlights the Walton family's wealth and Walmart's low wages.

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