Sergey Brin shifts right, spent $57M to block California billionaire tax
techApr 27, 202623108
Sergey Brin spent about $57 million on ads and political groups to defeat a proposed one-time 5 percent wealth tax on California billionaires. The New York Times reports Brin has publicly praised Donald Trump, donated to Republican candidates and committees, and is in a relationship described as a "MAGA girlfriend." His spending could block revenue intended to fund healthcare and other social programs in California and represents a high-profile move by a major Silicon Valley founder into Republican-aligned political activity.