California billionaire and gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer dodged a direct question about whether he agreed with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's claim that billionaires do not earn their wealth. During an interview on 'Mehdi Unfiltered,' journalist Mehdi Hasan asked Steyer about Ocasio-Cortez's statement that 'no one ever makes a billion dollars. You take a billion dollars.' Steyer responded by highlighting his and his wife's pledge to give away the bulk of their wealth while alive, emphasizing their commitment to progressive causes and reducing inequality. He acknowledged the existence of significant inequality but did not directly address whether he believed billionaires earn their wealth. Steyer also reiterated his support for higher taxes on billionaires and argued that Californians want a leader who will stand up to corporations and billionaires, despite his own billionaire status. The interview did not clarify Steyer's personal stance on whether billionaires rightfully earn their wealth.
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Steyer avoids AOC's billionaire wealth claim
By The Unbiased Times AI
May 12, 2026 • 4:56 PM
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Both Yahoo and Fox News reported on Tom Steyer's avoidance of directly answering Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's claim about billionaires not earning their wealth. The coverage focused on Steyer's emphasis on his philanthropic pledges and his support for higher taxes on billionaires, while noting his acknowledgment of inequality. Neither outlet framed the story with a distinct narrative, as both presented the facts neutrally without emphasizing a particular perspective.
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