Newsom urges national 'billionaires' tax'national 'billionaires' tax' after losing California battle
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a call for a national billionaires tax after losing a similar effort in his state, arguing that extreme wealth concentration is broken.
He positions this policy early as he considers a potential 2028 presidential bid, setting a framework for his campaign before the midterm elections.
This move highlights the growing national debate on wealth taxation as a key issue for future Democratic leadership.
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Newsom argues that the current wealth distribution is fundamentally broken, citing that 10% of people own two-thirds of wealth while wages stagnate and healthcare costs rise.
California Critics
Critics of wealth taxes, including those in California, view the proposal as an overreach that could harm economic growth and discourage investment, leading to its failure in the state.
- The term 'trillionaire' has never applied to a real person in history, despite Newsom's recent mention of its creation.
- California rejected a similar wealthy-person tax in 2024, making Newsom's national push a significant political challenge.
- Newsom previously served as Lieutenant Governor of California before becoming governor in 2019.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
