Bloomberg Gave Fired Staffers ‘Token’ Of ‘Appreciation.’ They’re Allegedly Getting Taxed For It.

Although former staffers to Michael Bloomberg’s last-minute presidential bid were shocked last month when they discovered they were being fired, the Bloomberg campaign proudly offered them a parting gift as a “token of our appreciation.”

“We sincerely appreciate your commitment and dedication over the past few months!” said a campaign email to fired staffers, as The New York Times previously reported. “As a token of our appreciation, we are offering you the opportunity to keep your laptop and iPhone.”