A small group of Americans who come together to pursue their own interests, even at the risk of harming other Americans' interests, could be referred to as what?

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A faction is a small group of individuals who come together to pursue their own interests, often at the expense of the broader community. This term was widely used by the Founding Fathers, particularly James Madison, in Federalist No. 10 to describe the danger posed by groups who sought to advance their own interests over the general welfare of the country.

A Small Group of Americans Who Come Together to Pursue