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Sergey Brin shifts right, spent $57M to block California billionaire tax

techApr 27, 20262094

Sergey Brin praised Donald Trump, donated to Republican candidates and causes, and spent $57 million to block California's proposed one-time 5% billionaire wealth tax. The proposal would impose a single 5% levy on very high net worth to fund statewide health care and related services. Brin's spending and political shift matter because they could decide whether wealthy tech founders pay into state programs and signal how major donors can shape state policy and elections.

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