Progressive Democrat Ro Khanna criticized opponents of California’s proposed wealth tax after Meta disclosed details of an arrangement for CEO Mark Zuckerberg to fund a potential levy payment and remain in the state if the measure passes. Tax supporters said billionaires threatening to leave California would not do so.
WHO:Ro Khanna
WHAT:Khanna criticized opponents of California’s proposed wealth tax, saying Zuckerberg’s arrangement showed the ultra-rich would pay it.
WHEN:Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM ET
WHERE:California, USA
WHY:Khanna criticized the opponents after Meta disclosed Zuckerberg’s arrangement, which he said showed the ultra-rich would pay the proposed tax.
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