Hundreds of pitchfork-wielding protesters gathered outside billionaires' Hamptons mansions to demand a wealth tax

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Protesters called on Gov. Cuomo to raise the taxes of New York's richest residents to avoid more school and hospital budget cuts amid COVID-19.

Hundreds of New Yorkers wielding pitchforks marched through the Hamptons Thursday, demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo raise the taxes of the area's ultrawealthy vacationers.

The economic crisis brought on by the coronavirus crisis has strengthened calls for a wealth tax, especially in New York, where Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex has proposed a special state tax on the ultrawealthy.

 

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nobody saw that coming

Uhhh shouldn't they be protesting lawmakers?

So basically the lazy unfortunate people in society are mad at people that in many ways “made it in life” want the rich to pay their bills? 🤷🏽‍♂️🤔 dumb

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