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Bernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the 'oligarchs'

February 19, 2026

Senator Bernie Sanders launched his campaign for a billionaires tax in California, emphasizing the need to address economic inequality. Speaking in Los Angeles, he criticized the wealthy elite, framing the tax as a crucial step towards fairness and justice in the state's economy.

Los Angeles, CA - February 18: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, speaks at the Billionaire Tax Now rally on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA

Credit: (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)

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Bernie Sanders officially kicked off the campaign for a billionaires tax in California.
The proposal aims to address economic inequality in the state.
Sanders criticized the 'grotesque' levels of wealth concentration among billionaires.
The tax initiative is set to be on the November ballot.
Sanders urged California voters to support the measure to combat billionaire greed.

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Bernie Sanders kicks off billionaires tax campaign with choice words for the 'oligarchs'

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