Policy·October 20, 2026 at 1:58 PM EDT·2 sources
United CEO Kirby Defends Support of a US Wealth Tax
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What happened
- United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said income inequality “has become a danger to our society.”
- Kirby said a fair tax system could tax wealth growth while lowering income taxes.
- Kirby defended his support for a nationwide US wealth tax in an appearance on Bloomberg Surveillance.
Why it matters
Kirby’s comments may matter to corporate and market professionals because they place a major airline CEO in an active US tax-policy debate, with potential implications for executive advocacy and policy risk.
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 18United’s C.E.O. Says It Should Cost More Not to Sit in the Middle Seat
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- First reported by Business InsiderOct 20United CEO Scott Kirby says he wants a nationwide wealth tax
- Bloomberg reportsOct 21United CEO Kirby Defends Support of a US Wealth Tax
Who is involved
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Sources (2)
- Business InsiderOct 20United CEO Scott Kirby says he wants a nationwide wealth tax
- BloombergOct 21United CEO Kirby Defends Support of a US Wealth Tax
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