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On the recordJuly 2, 2026
The wealthy have their own private tax code full of loopholes and exemptions that most people have never heard of, and they're counting on politicians in Washington to maintain it and keep quiet.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

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Discussing tax loopholes for the ultra-rich.

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