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Waters criticized Trump and other billionaires, accusing them of attempting to dominate the country\u2019s political and economic systems. Other Democrats at the rally, including Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Jasmine Crockett, echoed similar sentiments, calling Musk a threat to democracy. 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