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Search results for "A majority of Americans now support seizing wealth from AI industry"

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Facebook posts stated on August 25, 2024 in a post:
Kamala Harris’ “plan to tax unrecognized Capital Gains mean(s) if your house goes up in value you will have to pay that Tax Even if you don’t sell your House!”
By Sara Swann• August 30, 2024
Donald Trump stated on January 21, 2026 in remarks:
In artificial intelligence, “We're leading China by a lot.”
By Loreben Tuquero• January 29, 2026
Donald Trump stated on July 08, 2026 in remarks at a press conference:
The AI industry needs "more energy than the entire country produces right now ... In fact some people say almost double."
By Louis Jacobson• July 14, 2026
Bernie Sanders stated on June 26, 2019 in an opinion article:
"The wealthiest three families now own more wealth than the bottom half of the country."
By Tom Kertscher• July 3, 2019
Facebook posts stated on January 31, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says Mitch McConnell's "biggest donor" is a "Russian oligarch that the GOP just lifted sanctions on."
By Samantha Putterman• February 14, 2019
Facebook posts stated on June 05, 2023 in a Facebook post:
Video shows Elon Musk and Jack Ma presenting “a new software called ‘Quantum AI.’”
By Ciara O'Rourke• June 9, 2023
Sarah Palin stated on October 24, 2008 in a speech in Springfield, Mo.:
Obama would "experiment with socialism."
By Alexander Lane• December 3, 2008
Instagram posts stated on February 17, 2023 in an Instagram post:
“Joe Biden changes the name of Black History Month.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• February 23, 2023
Bernie Sanders stated on July 01, 2015 in a speech:
"The top one-tenth of 1 percent" of Americans "own almost as much wealth as the bottom 90 percent."
By Tom Kertscher• July 29, 2015
Facebook posts stated on February 26, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“The Rothschilds were behind the Federal Reserve, and they now control the global financial system.”
By Katelyn Ferral• March 1, 2024
TikTok posts stated on August 16, 2025 in a post on TikTok:
TikTok videos show police clearing out homeless encampments in Washington, D.C.
By Maria Ramirez Uribe• August 22, 2025
Joe Biden stated on September 21, 2019 in a campaign appearance in Iowa:
"We’re no longer the wealthiest middle class in the world."
By Amy Sherman• October 4, 2019
Patriot Majority USA stated on September 30, 2012 in a news release:
Gov. Nathan Deal "has taken at least $15,600 from the (Koch brothers), their businesses, and their employees."
By Eric Stirgus• October 9, 2012
Instagram posts stated on April 02, 2024 in an Instagram post:
“UN Agenda 2030 Mission Goals” include “one world government,” “one world army,” microchipping, “AI courts and end of individual rights.”
By Loreben Tuquero• April 9, 2024
One Wisconsin Now stated on November 27, 2013 in an email:
"The Walton family, which owns Wal-Mart, controls a fortune equal to the wealth of the bottom 42 percent of Americans combined."
By Tom Kertscher• December 8, 2013
Sherrod Brown stated on February 02, 2017 in a Senate floor speech:
Says ExxonMobil "fought to kill" a rule requiring oil and mining companies to disclose payments made to foreign governments.
By Jon Greenberg• February 8, 2017
Social Media stated on April 26, 2026 in social media posts:
Video shows “unedited raw security footage” of the shooter at the April 25 White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
By Maria Briceño• April 29, 2026
Facebook posts stated on November 04, 2024 in a post:
“Elon Musk is taking sustainable technology to the next level with the Tesla Water Engine.”
By Caleb McCullough• November 12, 2024
Mitt Romney stated on September 19, 2012 in a speech:
Says Barack Obama's comments indicate he "believes in redistribution" of wealth.
By Eric Stirgus• September 20, 2012
Paul Renner stated on July 10, 2026 in a debate:
Jay Collins sponsored a bill to give AI hyperscale data centers “permanent tax incentives.”
By Samantha Putterman• July 9, 2026

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