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June 26, 2026
Gavin Newsom Reiterates Opposition to California Billionaire Tax While Advocating for National Tax
- Governor Gavin Newsom has reiterated his strong opposition to the California Billionaire Tax, which is set for a vote in November, while advocating for a national billionaire tax.
- In a recent statement, Newsom emphasized the need for a federal tax overhaul to address wealth inequality, arguing that state-level measures could harm California's economy.
- The California Billionaire Tax, imposing a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, remains on the ballot despite Newsom's concerns about its potential impact on wealthy residents.
10 Sources
- California’s proposed billionaire tax will appear before voters in November, teeing up a high-stakes fight among DemocratsJun 26, 2026 at 1:08 AM · WSJ
- California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy.Jun 26, 2026 at 1:53 AM · NYT
- California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionairesJun 26, 2026 at 6:14 AM · ABC News
- California will vote on billionaire taxJun 26, 2026 at 12:34 PM · The Hill
- After losing one billionaire tax battle, Gavin Newsom prepares to wage anotherJun 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM · NBC
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes federal billionaire tax and AI "public equity" fundJun 26, 2026 at 3:44 PM · CBS News
- Gavin Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in CaliforniaJun 26, 2026 at 4:46 PM · The Guardian
- Newsom calls for national billionaire taxJun 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM · The Hill
- Newsom begs Californians to vote 'no' on billionaire's tax in face of mass exodus, pitches nationwide tax hikeJun 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM · Fox News
- Gavin Newsom calls for national billionaires tax: 'It's time for an economic reset'Jun 26, 2026 at 6:01 PM · CNBC