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United Airlines CEO calls for national wealth and inheritance taxes

Scott Kirby said wealth inequality is a danger to society and called for a national wealth tax and inheritance taxes approaching 100 percent.

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  • United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said in a New York Times interview that wealth inequality has become a danger to society.
  • Kirby said the US should have a national wealth tax because a state-level tax would let people move away.
  • Kirby said inheritance taxes should get close to 100 percent at some level and that he would pay them.
  • Kirby earned about $32 million in total compensation in fiscal year 2025, according to reports.
  • Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry called the statement audacious and said Kirby should distribute his salary to lower-paid employees.
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Highlights CEO call for wealth and inheritance taxes

The Guardian US (Politics): United Airlines CEO faces rightwing backlash after calling for US wealth tax

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The Guardian US frames the story around Kirby's call for a national wealth tax and inheritance taxes and the conservative backlash it drew.

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Mainstream liberal outlets such as CNN, MSNBC, NPR and The Washington Post. Usually focuses on who is affected, climate, public institutions and criticism of the Trump administration.

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Right: Notes CEO earning $32M backs wealth tax

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Notes CEO earning $32M backs wealth tax

New York Post (Politics): United CEO Scott Kirby — who earned $32M last year — calls for national wealth tax on the rich

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The New York Post frames the story around Kirby's $32 million pay while he calls for a national wealth tax and inheritance taxes near 100 percent.

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Mainstream conservative outlets such as Fox News, the Washington Examiner and the New York Post. Usually focuses on costs, security, government overreach and Democratic policy.

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