United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby calls for national wealth and inheritance taxes
Photo: CBS NewsUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has called for a national wealth tax and steeper inheritance taxes, telling the New York Times in a recent interview that wealth inequality is a danger to society. The remarks have drawn scrutiny from some conservative politicians and commentators. The proposal is part of a broader debate over how the wealthiest Americans should be taxed.
Alternative sources focus on California's Prop 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires that supporters say could raise up to $100 billion, about 90% of it for healthcare; their coverage does not mention Kirby. Left and right sources both report Kirby's call for a national wealth tax. Left sources emphasize the backlash from conservative politicians and commentators and feature his own words from the interview. Right sources highlight that he earned $32 million last year and has stayed silent on that compensation while making the call.
How the sides differ Left sources stress political backlash; right sources highlight his $32 million pay; alternative sources focus on California's Prop 40 wealth tax.
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Leads with the backlash from conservative politicians and commentators against Kirby's remarks, featuring his warning about wealth inequality from the Times interview.
Leads with California's Prop 40 billionaire wealth tax, citing supporter estimates of revenue and healthcare spending; its excerpt does not mention Kirby.
Leads with Kirby's $32 million compensation, noting he has not addressed it while urging a national wealth tax and inheritance taxes.