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Elizabeth Warren: “We can afford to ignore the billionaire tears. We can raise taxes on the wealthy, and we can invest that money in…”

On the recordJune 22, 2026
We can afford to ignore the billionaire tears. We can raise taxes on the wealthy, and we can invest that money in lowering costs for everyday families.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts
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reason.com
Jun 22, 2026

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Discussing tax policy and wealth distribution.

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