Citizens United was the most destructive court decision in modern American history. The entire political system is just overrun by outside money. Members of Congress live in fear of these super PACs. It's not just Elon. Senators get threatened with 5, 25, $50 million of opposition over individual votes. on a whole range of issues. And see, this is why things don't work for ordinary people. It's not because of trans kids or woke college students. It's not. (12:39–12:47)
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