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Bill Gates Blasts Elizabeth Warren Over Her Wealth Tax

Emily Zanotti
Bill Gates Blasts Elizabeth Warren Over Her Wealth Tax
Photo by Michael Cohen/Getty Images for The New York Times

Microsoft founder Bill Gates had some choice words for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) at the New York Times DealBook Conference Wednesday, telling the audience that he was undecided on who to vote for in a Warren versus President Donald Trump matchup, and questioned Warren’s habit of degrading wealth.

“I’m all for super-progressive tax systems,” Gates told the audience. “I’ve paid over $10 billion in taxes. I’ve paid more than anyone in taxes. If I had to pay $20 billion, it’s fine.”

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