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Jeff Bezos faces protests over Met Gala sponsorship

financeMay 6, 202631887

Jeff Bezos, a major Met Gala sponsor and gala chair, faced street protests and a 'Ball Without Billionaires' worker action during this year’s Met Gala. Reporting shows Bezos spent roughly $20 million on Met Gala sponsorship yet paid $0 in federal income tax in the relevant year. Protesters projected video onto his Manhattan penthouse and urged boycotts, arguing the gala functions as image-laundering for billionaire wealth. The clash spotlights how corporate donations shape cultural institutions and raises questions about tax practices, public accountability, and who gets a seat at high-profile arts events.

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