United Airlines CEO calls for wealth tax

Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, has publicly supported implementing a national wealth tax and inheritance taxes. He argues that wealth inequality poses a threat to society. His statements have drawn criticism from Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and prompted calls for a boycott of United Airlines.

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National story. 11 articles from 9 sources. 8 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated 17h ago.

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QuartzLean Left· 1d ago

United Airlines CEO is calling for a wealth tax and near-100% inheritance taxes

BloombergLean Left· 1d ago

United CEO Scott Kirby Says US National Wealth Tax Seems Fair

InsiderLean Left· 1d ago

United CEO Scott Kirby says he wants a nationwide wealth tax

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KiplingerCenter· 1d ago

United Airlines CEO Calls for New Taxes on Wealth and Inheritances: What That Would Mean for Your Money

The HillCenter· 1d ago

United Airlines CEO calls for wealth tax

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FOX BusinessLean Right· 17h ago

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby doubles down on wealth tax support as a 'matter of fairness'

FortuneLean Right· 1d ago

United Airlines CEO—who made $32 million last year—calls for a national wealth tax and a near-100% inheritance tax: ‘I would pay them’

New York PostLean Right· 2d ago

United CEO Scott Kirby — who earned $32M last year — calls for national wealth tax on the rich

FOX BusinessLean Right· 2d ago

United Airlines CEO calls for national wealth tax, inheritance taxes approaching 100%

FOX BusinessLean Right· 2d ago

$32 million CEO lectures America on income inequality

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The GuardianLean Left· 1d ago

United Airlines CEO faces rightwing backlash after calling for US wealth tax

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2 developments
  1. Oct 19United Airlines CEO calls for wealth tax
  2. Oct 21United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby doubles down on wealth tax support as a 'matter of fairness'

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